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Moomin

QLD 4887 • Queensland

191
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
30.83 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandAgriculturalRemote
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About Moomin

Moomin is a small rural locality in the Tablelands Region of Far North Queensland, situated approximately 1.3 kilometres north-east of Herberton and 17 kilometres south-west of Atherton on the Atherton Tablelands. The locality covers nearly 31 square kilometres at elevations typical of the Tablelands plateau, and recorded a population of 191 at the 2021 Census. The Tablelands Region is administered by Tablelands Regional Council and is known for its cool highland climate, red volcanic soils, and productive agricultural sector.

Moomin sits within the agricultural hinterland surrounding Herberton, a historic mining town that grew during the silver–lead mining boom of the late 19th century. The surrounding Tablelands landscape features dairy and cattle farming, timber production, and market gardening. Atherton, the regional centre approximately 17 kilometres to the north-east, provides residents with access to schools, supermarkets, healthcare, and the Atherton–Herberton Road corridor connecting the locality to Cairns approximately 93 kilometres north.

Moomin falls under postcode 4887 and is governed by the Tablelands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4887
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tablelands
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.38°, 145.39°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
30.83 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4887

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4887 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,921
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,016

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4887; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Tablelands Transit / TransLink services — Herberton / Atherton Herberton approx. 5 min by car (1.3 km)

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
93 km
By Train
No rail service; historical Kuranda Scenic Railway does not serve this area
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min - 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min - 1 hr 25 min

🛣️ Access via Atherton–Herberton Road to Atherton, then Gillies Highway or Kuranda Range Road down to Cairns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Moomin is a rural locality; all daily needs require a short drive to Herberton or Atherton

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
191
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Tablelands Local Government Area, which contains Moomin. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,556.7 / 100k
2yr Up 40.5% 10yr Up 168.9%
Motor vehicle theft
414.2 / 100k
2yr Up 68.5% 10yr Up 154.7%
Non-FV assault
1,156.9 / 100k
2yr Down 12.2% 10yr Up 180.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
35.7 / 100k
2yr Up 62.2% 10yr Up 200.1%
Steal from vehicle
346.3 / 100k
2yr Up 38.8% 10yr Up 30.4%
View all offence categories for Tablelands →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moomin QLD known for? +

Moomin is a quiet rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands, known for its cool highland climate and proximity to Herberton — a historic silver–lead mining town. The surrounding Tablelands landscape features dairy and cattle farming against a backdrop of tropical highland scenery.

How far is Moomin from Cairns? +

Moomin is approximately 93 kilometres south-west of Cairns, a drive of around 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 45 minutes via Atherton and either the Gillies Highway or Kuranda Range Road.

Does Moomin have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service on the Atherton Tablelands, and bus connections are very limited. Most residents rely on private vehicles; Herberton (1.3 km away) is the nearest community with basic services.

What is the population of Moomin? +

According to the 2021 Census, Moomin had a population of 191 residents across its approximately 31 square kilometre area, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Moomin a good place to live? +

Moomin suits those drawn to the Atherton Tablelands lifestyle — cool temperatures, open agricultural land, and a close-knit rural community. Atherton's services are within easy reach, and the area's natural beauty and heritage towns like Herberton offer a distinctive Far North Queensland way of life.

What is the postcode for Moomin? +

Moomin QLD has the postcode 4887, shared with Herberton and surrounding Tablelands localities in Far North Queensland.

Is Moomin a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Moomin is part of the Tablelands LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.