Located in Queensland, Moodlu sits 55 km from Brisbane CBD, around 52 minutes by car. The suburb has 285 residents, a median age of 44, and a median household income of $72,904 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The suburb fell 10.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $310 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,000. Moodlu is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025121 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 25% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4510.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Moodlu safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Moodlu sits in the moderate band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 92% on the prior year.
1 offences
91.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202411 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Moodlu is very car-dependent on foot — at 8/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Moodlu.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 1.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 0.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.4 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2.5 min
- Span of service
- 7.5 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Moodlu.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 111
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Moreton Bay: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Moodlu is home to 285 residents, with a median age of 44, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $73,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
285
Median Age
44
Median Household Income
$72,904/yr
Census Median Rent
$310/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$28,548/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
3.1%
Total Dwellings
97
Owner-Occupier Rate
85.9%
Houses
92.8%
Rental Stress
22.1%
Mortgage Stress
32.9%
Work From Home
13.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.5%
- Employment Rate
- 48.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,577 a year through Moreton Bay based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Moreton Bay
In the year to August 2026, 6,996 new dwellings were approved across Moreton Bay. That mix is 4,852 houses and 2,144 units. Approvals are up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 152 to 600 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 51 to 100 homes
- In 10 years or more 101 to 500 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (2 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Jinibara People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 14.7 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.43 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Deception Bay (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 19.7 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Somerset Dam, 35.8 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 23 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 16.5 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 13.5% of addresses
- 20 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 950 mm
- 81 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 4.4 kmLog SawmillingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 4510, 248 of 46,876 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.1% (974 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4510, 15,660 rooftop-solar systems totalling 100.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 21,232 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 955 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Terry Young Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Terry Young | 49.9% | 50.1% | +3.0 |
| 2022 | Terry Young | 46.9% | 53.1% | -0.2 |
| 2019 | Terry Young | 46.7% | 53.3% | +4.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Ariana Doolan Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ariana Doolan LNP | 50.4% |
| 2020 | Ali King ALP | 55.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Moodlu
Is Moodlu a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Moodlu is moderate (64/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Moodlu?
Moodlu has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Moodlu?
Moodlu, QLD had a population of 285 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Moodlu, QLD?
The postcode for Moodlu, QLD is 4510.
How far is Moodlu from Brisbane?
Moodlu is 55 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 52 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Moodlu?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Moodlu was $72,904 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Moodlu?
There are too few current rental listings in Moodlu for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $310, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Moodlu?
The median age of residents in Moodlu was 44 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Moodlu walkable?
Moodlu scores 8/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Moodlu?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Moodlu (Deception Bay (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.7 µg/m³. That puts Moodlu below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Moodlu?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Moodlu, Somerset Dam (35.8 km away), 950 mm of rain a year over 81 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Moodlu?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Moodlu belong to?
Moodlu sits within the Moreton Bay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Moodlu?
The average residential rates bill through Moreton Bay is $1,577 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Moodlu?
Across Moreton Bay, 6,996 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Moodlu in?
Moodlu sits within the federal Division of Longman, currently held by Terry Young (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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