Moranbah at a glance
Median house
$346,000
Median unit
$280,000
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
9,425
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Moranbah.
The postcode for Moranbah is 4744 (QLD).
The median house price in Moranbah is $346,000.
Moranbah (4744) sits in the Isaac region of Queensland. The median house here is $346,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Moranbah has roughly 9,425 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Moranbah scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moranbah's population at 9,425, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (27% own, 68% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,425
Median age
31
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $346,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $280,000, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $69,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Moranbah on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$346,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $280,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$575/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
27%
Renter occupied
68%
At a deeper level
$346,000
$280,000
9,425
Median age: 31
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 8.64% (median rent $575/wk against a $346,000 price tag). Units yield 1.86% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 68% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20248.64%
Based on $346,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.86%
Based on $280,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202627%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Isaac Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,645
total offences in 2026 across the Isaac Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
56
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Moranbah.
Local schools for Moranbah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moranbah State School
Moranbah State High School
Moranbah East State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Moranbah.
- What is the median house price in Moranbah?
- The median house price in Moranbah, QLD 4744 is $346,000. The median unit price is $280,000.
- What is the Moranbah postcode?
- Moranbah is in the 4744 postcode, in QLD, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- Where is Moranbah?
- Moranbah is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4744, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Moranbah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $575, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Moranbah?
- There are 3 schools serving Moranbah on this page, including Moranbah State School, Moranbah State High School, Moranbah East State School.
- How walkable is Moranbah?
- Moranbah has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Moranbah?
- Moranbah is close to Peak Downs Mine, Winchester, Coppabella, Burton, Kemmis.
- What is the population of Moranbah?
- The population of Moranbah is approximately 9,425 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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