Moregatta
QLD 4886 • Queensland
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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — Atherton N/A
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Gillies and Kennedy highways connect to Cairns. Atherton is the nearest service centre approximately 30km away.
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
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Palm Avenue