Morayfield QLD 4506
Located in Queensland, Morayfield sits 46 km from Brisbane CBD, around 50 minutes by car. The suburb has 24,898 residents, a median age of 34, and a median household income of $74,984 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 16.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $345 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,560. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 7 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Morayfield a good suburb?
Morayfield scores a D (29/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on schools, transit, safety, and community.
Below the state average
7 schools · Bottom 2% in QLD
Car-dependent
Walkability 9/100 · 45.6 km · 50 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $876K
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 86/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 34 · 24,898 residents
Liveability Rating
29 / 100 · Ranked #944 in QLDEach bar is Morayfield's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Morayfield?
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Our score
29 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataMorayfield's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $876,000, roughly 19% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$876,500
In line with its 8 neighbours (median $865,000)
Based on 649 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 33 days — median across 267 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 17 sales $655K
- 3 bed 167 sales $818K
- 4 bed 376 sales $894K
- 5 bed 50 sales $1.1M
Land
$489,500
Based on 197 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 42 days — median across 23 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Morayfield are currently listed at around $899,000 on average. Based on 151 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$899K
151 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$656K
4 units listed in the last 6 months — typical time on market 3 days.
155 of the suburb's 8,562 dwellings (1.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Morayfield rent for around $680 a week on average, based on 574 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$680/wk
3% above its 8 neighbours (median $660/wk)
574 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$470/wk
10 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
584 rentals advertised against an estimated 3,870 rented homes (15.1%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $590/wk
- 90 bonds
- +59% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $465/wk
- 20 bonds
- +52% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025115 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 26% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4506.
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.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$680/week ($35,000 a year) on a $899,000 median
$470/week ($24,000 a year) on a $656,000 median
Based on a small sample (4 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Morayfield safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Morayfield sits in the high band, with 814 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 22% on the prior year. The longer-run trend has eased steadily across the available years.
814 offences
22.2% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–2024190 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 7 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
Seven schools serve Morayfield, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 4,717 students across 5 schools (avg 943)
- • Sectors: 4 Government, 3 Independent
- • ICSEA 895-1052, median 939 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Morayfield State High School (1,654 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Walkability
Morayfield is very car-dependent on foot — at 9/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the suburb there are 7 supermarkets, 24 parks and 30 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Morayfield.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 120.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 66.8 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 58.8 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 20.2 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 30 min wait
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 Morayfield.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 67%
- Premises covered
- 12,039
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
The ABS scores 55 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 8 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Morayfield is home to about 24,900 residents, with a median age of 34, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $75,000 a year, with unemployment at 7.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
24,898
Median Age
34
Median Household Income
$74,984/yr
Census Median Rent
$345/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,560/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$36,816/yr
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.2%
Total Dwellings
8,562
Owner-Occupier Rate
54.8%
Houses
81.7%
Rental Stress
23.9%
Mortgage Stress
25.0%
Work From Home
10.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
154 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 37 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 3,760 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.5%
- Employment Rate
- 56.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
599 residents (2.4%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 23,151 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
5% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (572 of 10,977).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 7,039 people work here; 10,977 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.6 jobs per working resident. At least 33% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
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: 6,542 to 21,495 homes
- Within 2 years 874 to 2,585 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 1,631 to 4,630 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 1,546 to 5,310 homes
- In 10 years or more 2,183 to 7,745 homes
- No timeframe set 308 to 1,225 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (392 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 Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
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, 11.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Somerset Dam, 38.1 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 27 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 9.9 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 0.4% of addresses
- 70 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- 4.3 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Total Phosphorus · Ammonia (total)
EV adoption
In postcode 4506, 105 of 21,730 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.9% (419 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4506, 7,144 rooftop-solar systems totalling 44.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 9,238 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 814 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."
Mortgage repayments
4 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $876,500 this is $126,500 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
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 Mark Ryan Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mark Ryan ALP | 57.1% |
| 2020 | Mark Ryan ALP | 66.7% |
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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Common questions about Morayfield
Is Morayfield a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Morayfield is high (86/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Morayfield?
Morayfield has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Morayfield a good place to live?
Morayfield has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (29/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Morayfield?
Morayfield, QLD had a population of 24,898 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Morayfield, QLD?
The postcode for Morayfield, QLD is 4506.
How far is Morayfield from Brisbane?
Morayfield is 46 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 50 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Morayfield?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Morayfield was $74,984 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 Morayfield?
The median advertised rent in Morayfield is $680 a week for houses (574 listings) and $470 a week for units (10 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Morayfield?
The median age of residents in Morayfield was 34 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Morayfield?
There are 7 schools inside the Morayfield boundary: 5 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Morayfield walkable?
Morayfield scores 9/100 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 Morayfield?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Morayfield (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 Morayfield 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 Morayfield?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Morayfield, Somerset Dam (38.1 km away), 950 mm of rain a year over 81 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Morayfield?
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 Morayfield belong to?
Morayfield 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 Morayfield?
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 Morayfield?
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 Morayfield in?
Morayfield 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
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- 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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