Moore, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Moore Queensland
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Moore Location in Queensland
Population	286 (2021 census)
• Density	1.615/km2 (4.18/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4314
Area	177.1 km2 (68.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	25.6 km (16 mi) NNW of Toogoolawah 31.8 km (20 mi) WNW of Kilcoy 42.9 km (27 mi) N of Esk 58.2 km (36 mi) SE of Nanango 139 km (86 mi) NW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Somerset Region
County	Cavendish
Parish	Colinton
State electorate(s)	Nanango
Federal Division(s)	Blair
Localities around Moore: Taromeo Benarkin North Linville Sheep Station Creek Benarkin Moore Harlin Cherry Creek Colinton Colinton

Moore is a small country town and area in the Somerset Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place with a population of about 286 people, according to the 2021 census.

Where is Moore?

Moore is located at the bottom of the Balfour Range mountains. It sits between the towns of Esk and Yarraman. The Brisbane River flows through the area, passing east of the town centre.

The main road, the D'Aguilar Highway, runs through Moore. Part of the area on the western side is covered by the Benarkin State Forest.

Mountains and Gaps in Moore

Moore is home to several mountains and mountain passes, which are gaps or low points in a mountain range. Here are some of them:

• Marion Hill (350 metres (1,150 ft) high)
• Mount Miner (408 metres (1,339 ft) high)
• Gwendolen Hill (377 metres (1,237 ft) high)
• Dunwich Gap
• Dryden Gap
• Wilsons Gap
• Grasstree Gap
• Mount Lionel (372 metres (1,220 ft) high)
• Boomerang Gap
• Christy Gap
• The Round Mountain (247 metres (810 ft) high)

A Look Back in Time

Students of Moore State School, around 1915

The land where Moore is located is the traditional country of the Duungidjawu people. Their language, also known as Kabi Kabi, was spoken in this region. This area includes places like Caboolture, Kilcoy, Woodford, and Moore.

The town was first called Stanley Gate, then Mooretown. In July 1910, it officially became Moore. The name came from the local railway station, which was named after John and William Moore. They were early farmers who raised livestock in the area.

Moore's Old School

Moore Provisional School opened its doors on December 1, 1904. It became Moore State School in 1908. The school stopped operating on December 31, 2006, and officially closed in October 2007. The old school building was sold in 2012.

Post Office and Railway

The Moore Post Office started in September 1905, though a smaller "receiving office" had been open since 1903.

On November 22, 1910, the Brisbane Valley railway line reached Moore. The town had its own railway station. This railway line was important for transporting goods and people, but it closed down in 1993.

In 2018, Moore's postcode changed from 4306 to 4314.

Population of Moore

The number of people living in Moore has changed a little over the years.

• In 2011, Moore and the nearby areas had 315 people.
• By 2016, the population of Moore was 296 people.
• In the most recent census in 2021, 286 people lived in Moore.

Historic Places

Moore has some special places that are listed as heritage sites. This means they are important for their history or unique features and are protected.

• Stonehouse: This historic building is located on the D'Aguilar Highway.

Education in Moore

There are no schools directly in Moore today. The old school closed many years ago. Students in Moore attend primary schools in nearby towns like Linville, Benarkin, or Harlin.

For high school, students can go to schools in Toogoolawah, Kilcoy, Yarraman (up to Year 10), or Nanango.