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Moores Pocket

QLD 4305 • Queensland

772
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableGrowth Suburb
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About Moores Pocket

Moores Pocket is a small residential locality in the Ipswich region of South East Queensland, situated along the Brisbane River between Ipswich and the suburb of Leichhardt. With a population of around 772 people, it is a quiet and unpretentious community occupying less than one square kilometre of land. The locality sits within Ipswich City Council and benefits from its proximity to the broader Ipswich urban area, giving residents easy access to city services while maintaining a low-key neighbourhood feel.

Residents of Moores Pocket enjoy a relaxed riverside lifestyle close to the amenities of central Ipswich. The area is well-connected to Ipswich's growing retail and health precincts, including Riverlink Shopping Centre, and is a short commute to Brisbane via the Ipswich Motorway or train. The suburb attracts families and working professionals who want affordable housing within Ipswich City, with the surrounding parklands along the Bremer and Brisbane Rivers adding recreational appeal.

Moores Pocket falls under postcode 4305 and is governed by the Ipswich Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4305
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ipswich
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.63°, 152.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.92 km²
Population Density
841 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4305

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4305, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,214
Median 2023–24
$58,316
▲ 21.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,419

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4305; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ipswich Station
2.5 km
30 min
Leichhardt Station
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 511, 512 — Ipswich CBD 10 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
41 km
By Train
~55 min from Ipswich Station to Central Station
By Car (Peak)
55-80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40-50 min

🛣️ Ipswich Motorway is the main route; trains run frequently from nearby Ipswich Station

Walkability Car-Dependent

Mostly residential with limited footpaths; car or bus required for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
772
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Ipswich Local Government Area, which contains Moores Pocket. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
551 / 100k
2yr Down 24.0% 10yr Down 29.4%
Motor vehicle theft
319 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 37.0%
Non-FV assault
1,352.2 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 194.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.1 / 100k
2yr Down 13.6% 10yr Up 12.5%
Steal from vehicle
632 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Ipswich →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Moores Pocket QLD? +

Moores Pocket is a small locality in the Ipswich region of South East Queensland, located along the Brisbane River between Ipswich city centre and the suburb of Leichhardt.

What is the population of Moores Pocket? +

According to the 2021 Census, Moores Pocket has a population of approximately 772 people.

How far is Moores Pocket from Brisbane CBD? +

Moores Pocket is about 41 km west of Brisbane CBD. By train from Ipswich Station, the trip to Central Station takes approximately 55 minutes.

Are there schools near Moores Pocket? +

Moores Pocket is served by schools in the broader Ipswich area, including Ipswich Central State School, Bremer State High School, and Ipswich Grammar School, all within a short drive.

Is Moores Pocket a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Moores Pocket is part of the Ipswich LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.