Moura, 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 Moura, in the Banana Shire local government area.
| Locality | Moura |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Banana Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.48725 |
| Longitude | 149.94196 |
| Population | 2,226 |
| Density | 5.5 /km² |
| Area | 408.4 km² |
| Elevation | 137 m |
| Postcode | 4718 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 453 km northwest |
Moura is a locality in the Banana Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,226. The locality covers an area of 408.4 km², giving a population density of about 5.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 137 m above sea level. It lies approximately 453 km northwest of Brisbane. Moura is located at 24.4872°S, 149.9420°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4718. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moura rests in a wide, sun-drenched expanse, where the land unfurls in a gentle sweep of ochre soil and hardy grasses. It lies 136.1 km south-south-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 205°T), and is situated 59.3 km west of Biloela. The horizon is a clean, unwavering line, punctuated by the distant, hazy shapes of cattle country, the scattered emerald of irrigation channels, and the occasional sturdy silhouette of a gum tree standing sentinel. The air here, especially as the day begins to cool, carries a dry warmth, a subtle scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of the cultivated crops that define the surrounding plains. It is a landscape that breathes with a quiet resilience, a place where the vastness of the sky seems to press down, imbuing everything with a sense of spaciousness and calm.
The story of Moura is deeply entwined with the fertile lands it commands, a place that has long drawn sustenance from the rich alluvial plains. Once a significant hub for the grazing industry, Moura's character has been reshaped by the relentless drive for agricultural development, particularly its embrace of the banana industry, which lends a vibrant greenness to pockets of the region. The discovery and subsequent exploitation of nearby coal reserves also added another layer to Moura’s economic identity, bringing with it a steady pulse of industry and a diverse population drawn to the promise of work. This blend of agriculture and resource extraction has forged a practical, down-to-earth spirit in Moura, a community that understands the value of hard work and the bounty of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moura, 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 Moura, in the Banana Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Moura includes the postcode (4718), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Banana Shire), 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 Moura 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. |