Moa Island at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

432

Median age 31

The brief

What to know about Moa Island.

The postcode for Moa Island is 4875 (QLD).

Moa Island (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.

Moa Island has roughly 432 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Moa Island scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Moa Island's population at 432, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (9% own, 90% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

432

Median age

31

Family households

74%

Lone person

27%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$148/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$120/wk

Owner occupied

9%

Renter occupied

90%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

432

Median age: 31

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Moa Island.

Frequently asked

About Moa Island.

What is the Moa Island postcode?
Moa Island is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
Where is Moa Island?
Moa Island is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4875, in the Far North region.
What is the average rent in Moa Island?
The median weekly rent for houses is $148, for units it's $120.
How walkable is Moa Island?
Moa Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Moa Island?
Moa Island is close to Banks Island, Kubin Village, Iama Island, Waua Islet, Mer Island.
What is the population of Moa Island?
The population of Moa Island is approximately 432 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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