Moura, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Moura is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,993. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

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

1,993 Population 7/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
25.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Moura

Moura

Moura is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Banana in Central Queensland, Australia. It services the surrounding coal mining and rural activities. It is situated approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) west of Biloela on the Dawson Highway, 186 kilometres (116 mi) west of the port city of Gladstone, and 171 kilometres (106 mi) south west of Rockhampton. In the 2021 census, the locality of Moura had a population of 1,993 people.

People

Population1,993
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population1,993
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates-24.5722°, 149.9673°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation25.7 inches (652 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moura

Moura is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,993. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Moura

Moura has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.5°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 657 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 82°F 21° / 34° 108.7
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 20.9° / 33.4° 98.0
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 18.7° / 32.5° 41.7
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 15° / 29.7° 22.9
May 18.7°C / 66°F 11.7° / 25.7° 49.9
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 8.6° / 23° 23.5
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 6.5° / 22.6° 20.8
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 8.1° / 24.4° 25.0
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 11.7° / 27.9° 43.2
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 15.2° / 30° 63.2
Nov 25°C / 77°F 17.8° / 32.3° 74.0
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 19.5° / 33.3° 86.4
Moura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Australia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates24.5722°S, 149.9673°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 16, 2004.

Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 94 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 264 km
1980 Simon Category 2 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Moura has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 58°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Moura

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moura State School - - - -
Moura State High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Moura

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Moura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Moura Library0.0

Hotels in Moura

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banana Hotel Motel
Coal 'N' Cattle Hotel Motel

Restaurants in Moura

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moura Garden Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Moura

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christine's Food Services
Country Atmosphere cafe
Dawson Highway Cafe & Indian Cuisine

Monuments in Moura

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banana the Bull
Moura Miner’s Memorial

Gas Stations in Moura

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Golf Courses in Moura

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moura Golf Club

Airports Near Moura

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Baralaba-Small Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Moura Airport-Small Airport
Theodore AirportTDRSmall Airport
Woorabinda Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Moura

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moura LPO

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 Moura

What is the population of Moura?

Moura has a population of 1,993 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moura?

Moura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.7 inches.

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