Moranbah, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Moranbah is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 9,425. Elevation: 843 ft (257 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,425 Population 32/sq mi density
843 ft Elevation 257 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Moranbah

Moranbah is a coal mining town and locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Moranbah had a population of 9,425.

People

Population9,425
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Population9,425
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Coordinates-22.0016°, 148.0466°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (613 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moranbah

Moranbah is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 9,425. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet (257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Moranbah

Moranbah has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Dec (27.8°C), the coldest is Jul (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 761 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 18.7° / 38.2° 155.6
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 18.3° / 37.1° 114.9
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.4° 89.8
Apr 23°C / 73°F 13.9° / 33.6° 74.4
May 19°C / 66°F 7.4° / 29.7° 48.1
Jun 17°C / 63°F 5.4° / 28.6° 18.2
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 4° / 27.7° 34.9
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 6.6° / 31.7° 19.2
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 10.1° / 35.3° 9.1
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 13.4° / 38.7° 37.7
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 14.9° / 40.2° 54.8
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 18° / 40.9° 104.0
Moranbah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Australia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates22.0016°S, 148.0466°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Apr 12, 2002.

Jun 25, 1996 45 km SW of Moranbah, Australia M3.7 45 km
Apr 12, 2002 35 km NNW of Moranbah, Australia M3.6 35 km
Jun 22, 1991 14 km NW of Dysart, Australia M3.4 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 167 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 254 km
2010 Ului Category 1 179 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 259 km
1989 Aivu Category 3 267 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in

Moranbah has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in July to 82°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Moranbah

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moranbah State School - - - -
Moranbah State High School - - - -
Moranbah East Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Moranbah

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Moranbah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Moranbah Library0.0

Restaurants in Moranbah

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mexicasa

Cafes in Moranbah

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LA Crema Caffe

Monuments in Moranbah

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Big Bucket - Rhino

Clinics in Moranbah

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moranbah Medical
Skinderm Aesthetics

Dentists in Moranbah

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moranbah Dental

Veterinaries in Moranbah

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moronbah Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Moranbah

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Moranbah
AU #2800617167
Caltex Moronbah
Peak Downs Roadhouse
United
United

Shopping Malls in Moranbah

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moranbah Fair

Gyms in Moranbah

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greatest Version Strength

Golf Courses in Moranbah

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moranbah Golf Course

Airports Near Moranbah

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dysart AirportDYAMedium Airport
Moranbah AirportMOVMedium Airport
Annandale Airstrip-Small Airport
Bundarra Airport-Small Airport
Coppabella Airport-Small Airport
Iffley HS Airstrip-Small Airport
Mount Coolon Airport-Small Airport
Nebo Airstrip-Small Airport
Newlands Coalmine Airport no.2-Small Airport
Wentford Homestead-Small Airport

Post Offices in Moranbah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moranbah LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moranbah

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Fellowship
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Moranbah Uniting Church
Saint Francis Anglican Church
St Joseph The Worker Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moranbah

What is the population of Moranbah?

Moranbah has a population of 9,425 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moranbah?

Moranbah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.

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