Moorooka, 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 Moorooka, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Moorooka |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.53459 |
| Longitude | 153.02486 |
| Population | 10,141 |
| Density | 2491.6 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 4105 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 7 km south |
Moorooka is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 10,141. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 2491.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km south of Brisbane. Moorooka is located at 27.5346°S, 153.0249°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4105.
Moorooka rises from the Brisbane River's western flank, a suburb where gentle slopes meet the practicalities of urban development. It lies 7.2 km south of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 181°T), and is situated 11.2 km north-north-east of Forest Lake. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of eucalypt, a whisper of the bushland that still fringes its edges, even as established streets unfurl in a comfortable, lived-in pattern. Older Queenslander homes, with their wide verandas and steeply pitched roofs, stand testament to a more leisurely era, their painted timbers softened by the relentless Queensland sun. Beneath the canopy of mature trees that line many of its avenues, the land breathes a quiet resilience, a subtle hum of suburban life that feels both grounded and enduring.
This land, once part of a broader pastoral estate, saw its character shaped by the post-war boom, its initial development driven by families seeking a slice of accessible Queensland life. The local economy, once more closely tied to the surrounding agricultural lands and burgeoning manufacturing, now thrives on a diverse mix of small businesses and service industries, catering to the families who have made Moorooka their home. The presence of established schools and local parks speaks to a community that values connection and the simple pleasures of neighbourhood. It’s a place where the echoes of its past, the quiet industry and the evolving aspirations of its residents, are woven into the everyday fabric, creating a distinct and enduring sense of place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moorooka, 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 Moorooka, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Moorooka includes the postcode (4105), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane 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 Moorooka 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. |