Morayfield at a glance
Median house
$1,095,000
+6.0% year on year
Median unit
$520,000
+5.2% year on year
Days on market
30
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
24.9k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Morayfield.
The postcode for Morayfield is 4506 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Morayfield is $1,095,000.
Morayfield is a rapidly growing suburb and retail hub in the Moreton Bay Region, located approximately 42 kilometres north of Brisbane. Anchored by one of the region's largest shopping centres, Morayfield combines suburban convenience with an expanding range of community services and new residential estates. The suburb has seen substantial infrastructure investment including road upgrades and new health facilities, making it an increasingly attractive option for buyers seeking value and convenience.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Morayfield scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Morayfield's population at 24,898, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
24,898
Median age
34
Family households
75%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,095,000 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $520,000, roughly 53% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6%). Days on market sit around 30, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $219,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market run around 30, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,095,000
+6.0% over the past year. Median unit price $520,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$1,095,000
+6.0% annual growth
$520,000
+5.2% annual growth
30
Average days to sell
24,898
Median age: 34
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.66% (median rent $560/wk against a $1,095,000 price tag). Units yield 4.50% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.66%
Based on $1,095,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.50%
Based on $520,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+6.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+5.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202430 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +6.0%/yr
2021
$818K
5-year change
+34%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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 Moreton Bay City 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.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City 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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Morayfield.
Local schools for Morayfield
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Government School Catchment
Morayfield State School
Morayfield State High School
Caboolture Special School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Morayfield.
- What is the median house price in Morayfield?
- The median house price in Morayfield, QLD 4506 is $1,095,000. The median unit price is $520,000. Annual growth is +6.0%.
- What is the Morayfield postcode?
- Morayfield is in the 4506 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Morayfield?
- Morayfield is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4506. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Morayfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Morayfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Morayfield on this page, including Morayfield State School, Morayfield State High School, Caboolture Special School.
- How walkable is Morayfield?
- Morayfield has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Morayfield?
- Morayfield is close to Caboolture South, Caboolture Bc, Bellmere, Balingool, Caboolture.
- What is the population of Morayfield?
- The population of Morayfield is approximately 24,898 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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