Queensland · Postcode 4744
Moranbah postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 789 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Moranbah at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Moranbah ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Moranbah vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Moranbah | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,079 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $111 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 31 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Moranbah is a locality 789 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4744. It falls within the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region. The local government area is Isaac.
According to the 2021 Census, Moranbah has a population of 9,425 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $3,079, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 536 (5.7% of residents).
Housing in Moranbah includes a median weekly rent of $111, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 2,634 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 71.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Moranbah scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Moranbah include Moranbah State High School, Moranbah East State School and Moranbah State School.
Moranbah is part of the Bowen Basin - North statistical area in Queensland.
Moranbah details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4744 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 9,425 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,079/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,553/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $111 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 3046.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,634 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 536 (5.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -22.0060767 |
| Longitude | 148.0397819 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 789 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Bowen Basin - North |
| Local Government | Isaac |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Burdekin |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,307 (24.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,158 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,608 (38.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,083 (22.1%) |
| 65+ years | 268 (2.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 691 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 261 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 185 (2.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 123 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 98 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 72 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 63 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 685 (26.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,128 (43.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 713 (27.5%) |
Schools in Moranbah
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Moranbah. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Moranbah
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.