Moogerah, 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 Moogerah, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
| Locality | Moogerah |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Scenic Rim Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.10898 |
| Longitude | 152.50317 |
| Population | 250 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 156.9 km² |
| Elevation | 174 m |
| Postcode | 4309 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 88 km southwest |
Moogerah is a locality in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 250. The locality covers an area of 156.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 174 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km southwest of Brisbane. Moogerah is located at 28.1090°S, 152.5032°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4309. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Moogerah rests at the foot of ancient volcanic hills, a place where the rich, dark soil of the Scenic Rim spills down towards the shimmering expanse of its namesake lake. It lies 70.9 km south-west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 220°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-west of Aratula. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a perfume that clings to the rolling pastures and the dense pockets of rainforest clinging to the slopes. Here, the land itself seems to breathe, a gentle undulation of green that cradles the quiet hum of life, punctuated by the distant calls of unseen birds and the soft rustle of wind through the wattles. The character of Moogerah is etched into this landscape, a quiet resilience born of fertile ground and the sheltering embrace of the mountains.
This corner of Queensland holds a history deeply intertwined with the land and its bounty. For generations, this country has supported agricultural pursuits, with cattle grazing on the verdant hills and crops thriving in the rich volcanic soil. The creation of Moogerah Dam in the mid-20th century fundamentally reshaped the locality, transforming the natural waterways into a vast, placid lake that now serves as a focal point for recreation and a source of water for neighbouring farms. This reservoir has become the heart of Moogerah's modern economy, drawing visitors for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of lakeside tranquility, while still honouring the pastoral heritage that underpins its enduring appeal.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moogerah, 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 Moogerah, in the Scenic Rim Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Moogerah includes the postcode (4309), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Scenic Rim Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Moogerah 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. |