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Moores Pocket suburb profile

Moores Pocket is a small riverside suburb of Ipswich tucked inside a bend of the Brisbane River, which gives it a distinctive pocket-like setting of quiet, low-density streets and generous greenery. The suburb is mainly residential, with a mix of older timber Queenslander cottages and newer single-level homes on leafy blocks, many with river outlooks. Daily life leans towards outdoor recreation along the riverbank and in nearby parks, attracting families and buyers who want a relaxed waterside lifestyle while still being a short drive from Ipswich's shops and services. Road links keep commuting straightforward and the atmosphere is peaceful.

Moores Pocket property market performance

Current median dwelling price$348,750Past 3 months

Property growth+11.2%Past 12 months

Like many smaller suburbs, Moores Pocket sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a solid 8.7% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there was 1 house sale and 2 unit sales. Houses sold in a median of 45 days over the last 12 months.

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Moores Pocket demographics

Moores Pocket is a small community of 772 people with a median age of 65. The median household income is $829 a week, roughly $43,100 a year.

Families are dominated by couples without children, who make up nearly two-thirds of families at 64.8%. Couples with children account for 24.1%, and one-parent families represent 11.1%. Together, couple families with and without children total 88.9% of reported families.

Homes in Moores Pocket are mostly owner-occupied: 56.5% are owned outright and 20.6% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 77.1% owner-occupied, while 22.9% are rented.

Suburbs near Moores Pocket

Some popular suburbs near Moores Pocket include:

  • Basin Pocket: Small riverside suburb with tree-lined streets and a quiet feel.
  • Tivoli: Industrial-tinged suburb with pockets of older housing and local facilities.
  • East Ipswich: Suburb with notable heritage buildings and convenient access to Ipswich amenities.
  • North Ipswich: Mature suburb known for sporting grounds and generous parkland.
  • North Booval: Mostly residential area with convenient local shops and modest streetscapes.

How does Moores Pocket compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Moores Pocket’s median house price is 15.8% lower than Tivoli’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Basin Pocket have risen 27.1% more than in Moores Pocket over the past year.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby East Ipswich have risen 37.2% more than in Moores Pocket over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Basin Pocket are selling 46.7% faster than in Moores Pocket.

Choose the right real estate agents in Moores Pocket

Choosing the right real estate agent in Moores Pocket can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 12 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 58.8% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.38% to 3.17%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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