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Moffat Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Moffat Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,575. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,575 Population 3/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$26,432 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,432 median income, 4.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Moffat Beach

Moffat Beach

Moffat Beach is a coastal suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Moffat Beach had a population of 2,691 people.

People

Population2,575
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,432
Per Capita$26,432
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership68.7%
Housing Units1,030

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population2,575
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-26.7905°, 153.1400°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,432
Median Age47.0 years

About Moffat Beach

Moffat Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,575. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Moffat Beach has a population of 2,575 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,575
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moffat Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Moffat Beach is $26,432, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,432 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $508, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 245 business establishments.

Income: Moffat Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,432
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,432
Avg Weekly Wage$508

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)245

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moffat Beach is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 68.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,030 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.7%
Owner-Occupied68.7%
Renter-Occupied31.3%
Housing Units1,030

Property Tax

Climate in Moffat Beach

Moffat Beach has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.7°C), the coldest is Jul (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 790 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.9° 98.5
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.4° 95.1
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.2° 62.5
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.3° 30.9
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.5° / 16.6° 46.6
Jun 7.9°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.7° 39.6
Jul 7°C / 45°F 1.1° / 12.9° 43.3
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F 1° / 14.7° 39.5
Sep 11°C / 52°F 4.4° / 17.7° 49.0
Oct 14°C / 57°F 7.2° / 20.8° 62.6
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 10.2° / 22.9° 109.5
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.3° 113.3
Moffat Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-26.7905°N, 153.1400°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in

Moffat Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.8") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Moffat Beach

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Caloundra State School
Caloundra State School
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Radio Stations near Moffat Beach

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Moffat Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Moffat Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Moffat Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Yandina Country Markets

Hotels in Moffat Beach

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norfolks on moffat beach

Restaurants in Moffat Beach

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunny's Moffat

Cafes in Moffat Beach

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe by the beach

Clinics in Moffat Beach

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moffat Beach Family Medical Practice

Dentists in Moffat Beach

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caloundra School Dental Service

Veterinaries in Moffat Beach

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Moffat Beach Veterinary Service

Gas Stations in Moffat Beach

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Gyms in Moffat Beach

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit Caloundra

Breweries in Moffat Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Stadiums & Teams in Moffat Beach

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Airports Near Moffat Beach

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moffat Beach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moffat Beach Post Office

Treatment Centers in Moffat Beach

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moffat Beach

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Caloundra Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moffat Beach

What is the population of Moffat Beach?

Moffat Beach has a population of 2,575 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moffat Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,432, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moffat Beach?

Moffat Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Moffat Beach?

Moffat Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $508. There are 245 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moffat Beach?

The median home value in Moffat Beach is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 68.7%.

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