Moreton Island at a glance
Median house
$1,625,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
180
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Moreton Island.
The postcode for Moreton Island is 4025 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Moreton Island is $1,625,000.
Moreton Island (4025) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,625,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Moreton Island has roughly 180 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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What it’s like to live here.
Moreton 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.
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, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moreton Island's population at 180, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (23% own, 73% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (68%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
180
Median age
30
Family households
32%
Lone person
68%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,625,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 85% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $325,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,625,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
23%
Renter occupied
73%
At a deeper level
$1,625,000
$240,480
180
Median age: 30
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.68% (median rent $213/wk against a $1,625,000 price tag). Units yield 4.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 73% 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 20240.68%
Based on $1,625,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.54%
Based on $240,480 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 202623%
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 Brisbane 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.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane 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.
0
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 Moreton Island.
Local schools for Moreton Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dunwich State School
Wellington Point State School
Ormiston State 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 Moreton Island.
- What is the median house price in Moreton Island?
- The median house price in Moreton Island, QLD 4025 is $1,625,000. The median unit price is $240,480.
- What is the Moreton Island postcode?
- Moreton Island is in the 4025 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Moreton Island?
- Moreton Island is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4025. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Moreton Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $213, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Moreton Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Moreton Island on this page, including Dunwich State School, Wellington Point State School, The Industry School - Redlands.
- How walkable is Moreton Island?
- Moreton Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Moreton Island?
- Moreton Island is close to Kooringal, Amity Point, Amity, Point Lookout, Dunwich.
- What is the population of Moreton Island?
- The population of Moreton Island is approximately 180 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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