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Moregatta

QLD 4886 • Queensland

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalMountainQuiet
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About Moregatta

Moregatta is a small rural locality in the Tablelands Region of north Queensland, situated in the Atherton Tablelands approximately 30 kilometres south of Atherton and 90 kilometres south-west of Cairns. Covering around 18 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. The locality lies in the elevated farming and grazing country of the Tablelands, where volcanic soils and a temperate tropical climate support a diverse agricultural economy.

Like neighbouring Middlebrook, Moregatta forms part of the productive Atherton Tablelands agricultural district, one of Queensland's most significant food-producing regions. Dairy farming, maize, and mixed cropping are the main land uses in the surrounding area. Atherton provides the nearest services including schools, a hospital, and supermarkets, while Cairns to the north-east offers metropolitan-scale amenities and an international airport. Moregatta offers a quiet rural lifestyle in the cooler highlands of Far North Queensland.

Moregatta falls under postcode 4886 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
4886
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tablelands
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Hill
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.54°, 145.63°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.17 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4886

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4886 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$38,245
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,326

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4886; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Atherton N/A

Commute to Cairns CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No train service
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 1.25 to 1.5 hrs via Gillies Highway or Kennedy Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1 to 1.25 hrs

🛣️ Gillies and Kennedy highways connect to Cairns. Atherton is the nearest service centre approximately 30km away.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; a vehicle is required for all errands, with Atherton approximately 30km away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 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 Moregatta. 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 Moregatta known for? +

Moregatta is a quiet rural locality on the Atherton Tablelands known for its temperate tropical farming landscape, dairy production, and mixed cropping on volcanic highland soils south of Atherton.

How far is Moregatta from Cairns? +

Moregatta is approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Cairns, a drive of around 1.25 to 1.5 hours via the Gillies Highway.

Does Moregatta have public transport? +

Moregatta has no public transport. There is no passenger rail on the Atherton Tablelands; a private vehicle is essential, with Atherton providing the nearest services.

What is the population of Moregatta? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 62 in Moregatta, consistent with its small rural Tablelands character.

Is Moregatta a good place to live? +

Moregatta suits those involved in Tablelands agriculture who value the cool tropical highland climate and community character of the region, with Cairns accessible within 1.5 hours.

What is the postcode for Moregatta? +

The postcode for Moregatta, Queensland is 4886.

Is Moregatta a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Moregatta 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.