Moorina, Queensland facts for kids
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 Moorina
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 403 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 27.23/km2 (70.5/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4506 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 14.8 km2 (5.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Glass House | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Longman | ||||||||||||||
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Moorina is a small, quiet rural area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Moreton Bay. In 2021, about 403 people lived there. It's a peaceful place, not too far from bigger towns like Caboolture and Brisbane CBD.
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What's Moorina Like?
Moorina is a rural locality, meaning it has lots of open spaces and natural features. Part of its western edge follows a waterway called Gregors Creek. Imagine a small stream or river forming a natural border!
There are plans for a new big road, called the Bruce Highway Western Alternative, to go through Moorina. This road will help people travel from south to north in the area.
Moorina's Past
The name "Moorina" actually comes from an old property name. This property belonged to someone named J. W. Carseldine a long time ago. People think the name might have come from Tasmania, an island state in Australia.
Moorina used to have its own school! The Moorina State School opened in 1918. It taught local children for many years before closing in 1954. The old school was located on Moorina Road.
Who Lives in Moorina?
Let's look at the people who call Moorina home!
Population Changes
- In 2011, Moorina had 354 people.
- By 2016, the population grew a bit to 413 people.
- In the most recent count in 2021, about 403 people lived in Moorina.
Where People Are From
Most people living in Moorina were born in Australia. In 2011, about 80.3% of residents were born here. Other people came from countries like:
- England (6.2%)
- New Zealand (2.8%)
- Scotland (1.1%)
- Papua New Guinea (1.1%)
- Italy (0.8%)
Languages Spoken
English is the main language spoken in Moorina. In 2011, about 92.1% of people spoke only English at home. A few other languages were also spoken, such as:
- Greek (1.1%)
- Italian (0.8%)
