Moffatdale, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Moffatdale, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
| Locality | Moffatdale |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | South Burnett Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.30737 |
| Longitude | 151.9989 |
| Population | 209 |
| Density | 4.0 /km² |
| Area | 52.6 km² |
| Elevation | 335 m |
| Postcode | 4605 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 164 km northwest |
Moffatdale is a locality in the South Burnett Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 209. The locality covers an area of 52.6 km², giving a population density of about 4.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 335 m above sea level. It lies approximately 164 km northwest of Brisbane. Moffatdale is located at 26.3074°S, 151.9989°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4605. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moffatdale unfolds across a landscape of broad, sun-kissed valleys, where the earth’s gentle contours ripple outwards towards distant, hazy ranges. It lies 67.5 km west-south-west of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 258°T), and is situated 9.4 km south-east of Murgon. Here, the air carries a perpetual scent of dry grass and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit, a testament to the land’s generous spirit. The sky above is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with the softest blush of dawn or the deep, bruised purples of twilight, lending a quiet grandeur to the everyday. The very texture of the ground, a mix of ochre clay and darker, richer loam, speaks of seasons of sun and rain, of growth and quiet dormancy.
The history of Moffatdale is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, a legacy carried forward from early settlers who recognised the fertile promise of these valleys. The local economy thrives on the bounty of its vineyards, the rich soil yielding wines that reflect the unique character of the region, their flavours a subtle echo of the sun and the earth. Beyond the vines, grazing properties stretch across the undulating terrain, their livestock a familiar sight against the green and gold of the paddocks, contributing to the enduring pastoral heart of Moffatdale. The gentle hum of agricultural life, punctuated by the distant calls of birds, defines the unhurried pace of existence here, a quiet continuity that has shaped the very soul of this place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moffatdale, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Moffatdale, in the South Burnett Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Moffatdale includes the postcode (4605), telephone area code (07), and local government area (South Burnett Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Moffatdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |