Moores Pocket, 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 Moores Pocket, in the Ipswich City local government area.
| Locality | Moores Pocket |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Ipswich City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.59889 |
| Longitude | 152.78282 |
| Population | 725 |
| Density | 788.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 4305 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 28 km west-southwest |
Moores Pocket is a locality in the Ipswich City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 725. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 788.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km west-southwest of Brisbane. Moores Pocket is located at 27.5989°S, 152.7828°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4305.
Moores Pocket rests in a gentle fold of the land, where the rich, red earth spills down towards the shimmering waters of the Bremer River. It lies 18.2 km west of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 277°T), and is situated 9.1 km north-west of Redbank Plains. Here, the air carries the scent of damp soil after rain and the sweet perfume of flowering gums, a scent that mingles with the distant murmur of traffic on the Cunningham Highway, a constant reminder of the world beyond. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, punctuated by the occasional splash of colour from a jacaranda in bloom or the vibrant plumage of a kingfisher darting across the water. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by the passage of seasons and the patient work of water, its character etched into the subtle undulations that lead the eye towards the river's embrace.
This is country with a history deeply entwined with the bounty of the earth and the pulse of industry. For generations, the alluvial flats of Moores Pocket have supported farming, with crops like lucerne and vegetables thriving in the fertile soil, a legacy passed down through families who understand the land's rhythms. The echoes of past coal mining operations can still be felt, a reminder of a different kind of labour that once shaped the local economy. Today, Moores Pocket continues to be a place where the pace of life feels measured, a blend of rural tranquility and suburban convenience, where neighbours greet each other with a nod and the river remains a constant, calming presence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moores Pocket, 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 Moores Pocket, in the Ipswich City local government area.
Detailed location data for Moores Pocket includes the postcode (4305), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Ipswich City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Moores Pocket 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. |