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| Locality | Moregatta |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.49056 |
| Longitude | 145.58524 |
| Population | 9 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 18.2 km² |
| Elevation | 833 m |
| Postcode | 4886 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1347 km northwest |
Moregatta is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 9. The locality covers an area of 18.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 833 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1347 km northwest of Brisbane. Moregatta is located at 17.4906°S, 145.5852°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4886. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moregatta rests on the edge of the Tablelands plateau, where the rich, red earth, a deep ochre under the sharp Queensland sun, begins its gentle descent towards the coast. It lies 234.3 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 329°T), and is situated 13.1 km south of Malanda. The air here carries the subtle scent of damp soil and the distant, salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the land's dual nature. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald pastures and the darker green of scattered eucalyptus, ripple towards the horizon, punctuated by the occasional glint of a corrugated iron roof. The sky, a vast canvas of brilliant blue, often spills with clouds that drift with the slow, deliberate pace of the land itself, casting fleeting shadows that move like silent dancers across the landscape.
The history of Moregatta is inextricably linked to the fertile soil that surrounds it. Dairy farming has long been the lifeblood of this region, the contented lowing of cattle a familiar sound that drifts on the afternoon breeze. Generations of families have worked this land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the demands of the dairy. While the focus remains on agriculture, the proximity to the coast has also fostered a small but vibrant tourism sector, with travellers drawn to the cooler climate and the promise of a more serene existence. The legacy of early settlers is evident in the sturdy, old farmhouses that dot the countryside, their weathered timber and tin speaking of resilience and a deep connection to the earth.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Moregatta, 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 Moregatta, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Moregatta includes the postcode (4886), 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 Moregatta 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. |