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| Locality | Moomin |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.3574 |
| Longitude | 145.41801 |
| Population | 142 |
| Density | 4.6 /km² |
| Area | 30.9 km² |
| Elevation | 943 m |
| Postcode | 4887 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1369 km northwest |
Moomin is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 142. The locality covers an area of 30.9 km², giving a population density of about 4.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 943 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1369 km northwest of Brisbane. Moomin is located at 17.3574°S, 145.4180°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4887. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moomin lies cradled in a landscape where the Atherton Tableland begins its slow descent towards the coastal plains. It lies 256.2 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 327°T), and is situated 11.8 km south-west of Atherton. The air here carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of damp earth and sun-warmed eucalyptus, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a softened, honeyed quality that seems to cling to the rounded hills and the broad, fertile valleys. Patches of rainforest, a deep, vibrant green, punctuate the cleared land, their dense canopy a stark contrast to the rolling pastures and the orderly rows of crops that define the surrounding countryside. The soil itself is a rich, dark loam, promising abundance, and the sky above is often a vast, uninterrupted canvas of blue, occasionally broken by the slow drift of cumulus clouds.
The history of Moomin is intimately tied to the volcanic soils that make this region so exceptionally fertile, a gift from ancient eruptions that now underpins its prosperity. Dairy farming has long been the backbone of the local economy, with contented herds dotting the landscape, their presence a quiet testament to generations of hard work and dedication. Beyond the dairy herds, you'll find crops like sugarcane, maize, and tropical fruits thriving in the warm, humid climate, their cultivation a steady rhythm in the life of Moomin. The Atherton Tableland is also recognised for its burgeoning tourism, drawing visitors eager to explore the waterfalls, crater lakes, and the charming local villages that dot the plateau, all contributing to a unique character that is distinctly Moomin.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Moomin, Queensland. 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 Moomin, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Moomin includes the postcode (4887), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 Moomin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |