Moranbah QLD

Postcode 4744 · Isaac LGA

Moranbah is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Isaac local government area (postcode 4744). With a population of 9,425, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 31. Households earn a median income of $160K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are machinery operators & drivers, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Moranbah is $346,000, having increased 3.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $280,000 (+16.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $540. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Moranbah is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 953, which is around the national average of 1,000. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Isaac LGA is moderate at 4,886 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Moranbah offers a gross rental yield of 8.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($346K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 2.2x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +3.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.1% High Yield
Price vs State$346K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability2.2x Affordable
Price Momentum+3.3% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$97,552
Mean Income$108,168
Earners5,841
YoY Change+6.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education3/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$346K
3.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$280K
16.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$111
POPULATION
9,425
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age31
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$3,079
Personal Income /wk$1553
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Isaac LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,886
Total Incidents4,886
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA953
Total Students1,897
Government3
Moranbah State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 949
Moranbah East State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 952
Moranbah State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 957
HOSPITALS (1)
Moranbah Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024