Moorooka
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Moorooka, QLD 4105.
About Moorooka
Welcome to Moorooka
Moorooka sits around six kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD, a well-connected inner-southside suburb that has quietly shed its old reputation as a car-yard strip and become one of the more sought-after pockets on the south side. Bordered by Annerley, Yeerongpilly, Yeronga, Tarragindi and Nathan, it occupies a handy spot between the Ipswich Motorway corridor and the leafy streets that run down towards the Brisbane River.
With a population of just under 10,800 and a median age of 36, Moorooka has become a magnet for young families, professionals and downsizers who want inner-city access without inner-city prices. It's a suburb still finding its polish — a mix of old Queenslander streets, new townhouse developments and a main road famous for its Vietnamese food — which gives it a genuine, lived-in character rather than a manufactured one.
Lifestyle & dining
Moorooka's food scene is one of its biggest drawcards, built around the strip of Vietnamese restaurants, bakeries and grocers along Beaudesert Road that locals have nicknamed Brisbane's own Vietnamtown. It's the kind of place where you can pick up bánh mì, pho and fresh produce within a two-minute walk, and the atmosphere spills onto the footpaths on weekends. Beyond the food strip, the suburb has a practical, unpretentious feel, with cafes and pubs catering to a genuine cross-section of residents rather than a single demographic.
For those who want a change of scene, Annerley and Yeronga are an easy stroll or drive away, each adding their own cafes and dining options, while Tarragindi's leafy streets offer a quieter, more suburban contrast just to the south.
Getting around
Transport is one of Moorooka's strongest assets. The suburb sits on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast rail lines, with Moorooka and Yeerongpilly train stations both giving residents a direct run into the CBD in around 15 minutes, making it genuinely commuter-friendly. Buses along Ipswich Road and Beaudesert Road add further options for those heading into the city or out towards Sunnybank and Springwood.
Drivers benefit from Moorooka's position alongside the Ipswich Motorway and Ipswich Road, which connect quickly to the CBD, the Pacific Motorway and Brisbane's western suburbs. It's this combination of rail and road access that has made the suburb increasingly attractive to buyers who work in the city but don't want to pay inner-city prices.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Moorooka State School and St Brendan's Primary School both serving the suburb directly, giving parents solid options for primary schooling within walking distance of home. Secondary students typically look to nearby catchments in surrounding suburbs, with the broader south-side network easily accessible thanks to Moorooka's transport links.
The suburb's growing share of young families is reflected in its median age of 36, and in the steady turnover of older Queenslanders being renovated or replaced by more family-oriented housing.
Housing & architecture
Moorooka's housing stock is a mix of classic timber Queenslanders, post-war brick homes and a growing number of modern townhouses and low-rise apartments. Current listings show houses still dominate at 63% of the market, with townhouses making up 17% and apartments or units another 16%, plus a small proportion of vacant land — a spread that gives buyers genuine choice between character homes and newer, lower-maintenance options.
Streetscapes vary block by block: some retain the classic elevated timber cottages with wide verandahs, while others have been transformed by infill townhouse developments responding to the suburb's growing popularity with younger buyers and investors.
The property market
Moorooka's property market has had a strong run, with house prices climbing 14.4% recently to bring the median house price to $1.23 million. Units and townhouses remain considerably more accessible, with a median unit price of $750,000, offering an entry point for buyers priced out of the detached housing market. Median rent across the suburb sits at $700 a week, reflecting solid demand from tenants drawn by the transport links and lifestyle on offer.
That price growth points to a suburb that has moved well beyond its former reputation, with buyers increasingly willing to pay inner-city-adjacent prices for Moorooka's rail access, food scene and proximity to the river-side suburbs of Yeerongpilly and Yeronga. With such a strong tilt towards houses in the current listing mix, competition for well-located detached homes remains a key feature of the local market.
Market snapshot
Moorooka property market
Median sale price
$1.23m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$700
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$827k
Median
$1.23m
Premium
$1.63m
Days on market
12
Auction clearance
73%
Sold this year
101
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +9.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Moorooka by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Moorooka, QLD 4105.
Population
10,783
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,864
median, per week
Median rent
$360
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Moorooka
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Moorooka
$995k
23B Morshead Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.68m
83 Beverley Hill Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.22m
3/118 Keats Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.65m
9 Southwell Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.12m
226 Beaudesert Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.39m
12 Abel Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
248 Beaudesert Road
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
5/45 Lyon Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Moorooka suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Moorooka?
The median house price in Moorooka, QLD is $1.23m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.4%.
How much is rent in Moorooka?
The median weekly rent in Moorooka is around $700 per week.
Is Moorooka a good place to live?
Moorooka is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Moorooka is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 10,783 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Moorooka?
Moorooka has a population of 10,783 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Moorooka?
There are 2 schools in or near Moorooka, including Moorooka State School and St Brendan's Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Moorooka?
Properties in Moorooka take around 12 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 73%.
How much do you need to buy in Moorooka?
Entry-level properties in Moorooka start around $827k, while premium homes reach $1.63m.
What suburbs are near Moorooka?
Suburbs near Moorooka include Annerley, Yeerongpilly, Yeronga, Tarragindi and Nathan.
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