Suburb Profile
Moorooka is an established suburb located approximately 9km south of the Brisbane CBD within the City of Brisbane. Covering 4.1 square kilometres, Moorooka offers a mix of character homes, post-war cottages, and modern infill developments. The suburb’s elevated eastern ridges capture district and city views, while the lower western areas accommodate commercial and light industrial activity along the iconic ‘Magic Mile’ — a stretch of Ipswich Road renowned for its motor vehicle dealerships.
Once considered a working-class area, Moorooka has undergone steady gentrification, attracting young professionals and families seeking larger blocks and proximity to the city. With convenient transport, diverse community facilities, and a strong sense of heritage, Moorooka offers a well-balanced lifestyle just minutes from Brisbane’s employment and education hubs.
Moorooka is bordered by the suburbs of Yeerongpilly, Tarragindi, and Salisbury.
According to the 2021 Census, Moorooka had a population of 10,783, growing by 4% since 2016. The predominant age group is 30–39 years, younger than the Brisbane average. Households are primarily couples with children (42%), followed by childless couples (40%) and single parents (15%).
The suburb has a multicultural population, with residents born in Australia (67.7%), followed by New Zealand, England, India, Vietnam, and Iran. Professionals make up the largest occupational group (34.9%), followed by clerical and trades roles. The median household income aligns closely with Brisbane’s average, with 23% of households earning $130–182K and 18% earning above $182K annually.
Moorooka’s main shopping and cafe precinct is located along Beaudesert road. There is also a retail and commcercial precinct along Ipswich road.
Moorooka is well-connected via Ipswich Road and Beaudesert Road, providing direct access to the CBD and the M1 motorway. The suburb is serviced by the Beenleigh train line, with Moorooka Station offering regular services to the city and southern suburbs. Multiple bus routes (110, 116, 117, 124, 125) link Moorooka to the CBD, Garden City, and nearby centres, while bikeways and pedestrian paths connect residents to neighbouring suburbs.
Moorooka boasts 18 parks covering around 9% of the suburb’s area, offering ample green space for families and pets. Toohey Forest Park, located along the eastern boundary, provides extensive walking tracks, native bushland, and panoramic views over Brisbane. Smaller local reserves such as Pegg’s Park and Mayfield Gardens Park offer playgrounds, sports fields, and community facilities.
Moorooka’s local economy includes retail, automotive, and light industrial businesses along Ipswich and Beaudesert Roads. The suburb’s proximity to Archerfield Airport, Rocklea industrial estate, and the PA Hospital precinct provides diverse employment opportunities. Many residents also commute to professional roles within the CBD and surrounding business districts.
Hilltop areas on the eastern side of Mooroka are the most desirable (and most expensive) areas in the suburb.
Traffic noise can be an issue for properties close to Ipswich and Beaudesert Roads.
Buyers should review Brisbane City Council flood maps and noise corridor overlays before purchase.
The majority (59%) of properties in Moorooka are free standing houses, many of which are pre-war, timber Queenslanders.
There are many small unit and townhouse complexes on the western side of the suburb, closer to the rail line and shopping precinct.
The median house price in Moorooka is $1,322,000 (May 2026).
The median house price in Moorooka would typically buy a 3 bedroom, house on a 600m2 block.
The median unit price in Moorooka is: $777,000 (May 2026)
This amount would typically buy a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in modern complex.
For example 2/89 Chaucer St, Moorooka sold for $765,000 in February 2026 (see images below).
Recent property data (May 2026) shows Moorooka houses recording about 13.98% median growth over the past 12 months, with 1.71% growth over the past quarter. Units recorded stronger short-term growth, with approximately 31.69% annual growth and 10.25% quarterly growth.
These figures indicate a market that has continued to move upward across both houses and units. Buyers should still assess value at the individual property level, as renovated homes, main-road properties, flood-affected locations, townhouses and older unit stock can perform differently from the suburb median.
If you are considering a purchase in Moorooka, a specialist buyers’ agent in Moorooka can help you compare recent sales, review property-specific risks, and negotiate with a clear view of the current value. Your Property Hound provides independent buyer representation for both home buyers and investors.
Moorooka appears to have a relatively quick turnover across both houses and units.
Recent figures record about 133 house sales over the past 12 months, with houses spending an average of 14 days on market. There were also around 75 unit sales, with units spending an average of 10 days on market. Reported gross rental yields are approximately 2.78% for houses and 4.23% for units.
Current listings data shows around 19 houses and 12 units available in the past month, with approximately 119 house sales and 83 unit sales over the past 12 months. This points to active buyer demand, but should not be treated as a substitute for a current suburb statistics report or property-specific due diligence.
(Data accurate for May 2026)
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