Barcoo Shire Council

Morella

QLD4730

Morella at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3,177

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Morella.

The postcode for Morella is 4730 (QLD).

Morella (4730) sits in the Barcoo region of Queensland.

Morella has roughly 3,177 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.

Morella 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 Morella's population at 3,177, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

3,177

Median age

39

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$170/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

3,177

Median age: 39

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Barcoo Shire 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.

15

total offences in 2026 across the Barcoo Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences4 (26.7%)
Drink Driving3 (20.0%)
Traffic and Related Offences3 (20.0%)
Other Stealing1 (6.7%)
Weapons Act Offences1 (6.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

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 Morella.

Frequently asked

About Morella.

What is the Morella postcode?
Morella is in the 4730 postcode, in QLD, in the Barcoo Shire Council region.
Where is Morella?
Morella is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4730, in the Barcoo Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Morella?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
How walkable is Morella?
Morella has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Morella?
Morella is close to Chorregon, Camoola, Maneroo, Longreach.
What is the population of Morella?
The population of Morella is approximately 3,177 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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