New Moonta, 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 New Moonta, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
| Locality | New Moonta |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Bundaberg Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -25.01383 |
| Longitude | 151.72287 |
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 78.4 km² |
| Elevation | 188 m |
| Postcode | 4671 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 302 km north-northwest |
New Moonta is a locality in the Bundaberg Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 60. The locality covers an area of 78.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 188 m above sea level. It lies approximately 302 km north-northwest of Brisbane. New Moonta is located at 25.0138°S, 151.7229°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4671. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
New Moonta rests on fertile ground, a landscape where the rich, red earth slopes gently towards the sea, kissed by the warm, salt-tinged air of Queensland's coast. It lies 113.0 km west-north-west of Maryborough, QLD (from Maryborough, QLD: bearing 300°T), and is situated 23.5 km west of Gin Gin. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening fruit, mingling with the briny tang from the nearby waters, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Fields of sugarcane, a vibrant emerald in the midday sun, stretch out in orderly rows, their broad leaves rustling like whispered secrets in the prevailing breeze. Beyond the cultivated land, scattered stands of eucalypts, their grey-green foliage a familiar Australian signature, punctuate the horizon, offering shade and a haven for unseen birds.
The story of New Moonta is one of resilience and adaptation, a tale woven into the very fabric of this agricultural heartland. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, primarily through the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that defines the local economy and shapes the lives of its inhabitants. Travellers passing through might notice the sturdy, practical architecture of the farmhouses and sheds, reflecting a history rooted in hard work and a deep connection to the soil. This industrious spirit is a quiet force, evident in the well-maintained roads and the steady hum of machinery during harvest season, a testament to the enduring agricultural heritage that continues to define New Moonta.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of New Moonta, 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 New Moonta, in the Bundaberg Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for New Moonta includes the postcode (4671), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Bundaberg 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 New Moonta 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. |