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Mount Moriah

QLD 4403 • Queensland

9
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
26.40 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFarmingOutback QueenslandDryland Cropping
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About Mount Moriah

Mount Moriah is a small rural locality in Queensland's Jondaryan area of the Western Downs Region, situated on the fertile Darling Downs farming plains roughly 25 kilometres north-east of Dalby and approximately 150 kilometres west of Toowoomba. Covering about 26 square kilometres, the locality had just 9 residents at the 2021 census, characteristic of a working agricultural district with large property sizes. The black soil plains here are among the most productive dryland cropping country in Australia.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by cropping and grazing operations, with wheat, sorghum, cotton and chickpeas among the key agricultural outputs of the broader Jondaryan–Dalby area. Dalby, the region's main service centre, provides supermarkets, schools, medical services and a hospital. The Western Downs is also home to significant coal seam gas infrastructure. The area has a tight-knit rural community with agriculture and farm life forming the social fabric of the district.

Mount Moriah falls under postcode 4403 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Groom, while state elections fall under the Condamine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4403
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Groom
State Electorate
Condamine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.32°, 151.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
26.40 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4403

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4403 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,629
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,948

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4403; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Dalby Station (freight/heritage only)
25 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Greyhound / regional coaches — Toowoomba or Brisbane via Dalby 1 hr 30 min to Toowoomba

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
200 km
By Train
No rail; drive to Toowoomba (~160 km), then train/bus to Brisbane
By Bus
Greyhound from Dalby to Brisbane; approx 3 hrs
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 30 min to Brisbane; 25 min to Dalby
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 15 min to Brisbane

🛣️ Car is the standard mode of transport. The Warrego Highway provides the main connection to Toowoomba and Brisbane.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely car-dependent rural farming locality. No pedestrian infrastructure. Dalby township is the nearest service centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
9
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Moriah known for? +

Mount Moriah is a tiny farming locality in Queensland's Western Downs Region, part of the Jondaryan district known for large-scale grain cropping and the famous Jondaryan Woolshed, one of Australia's oldest shearing sheds.

How far is Mount Moriah from Brisbane? +

Mount Moriah is approximately 200 kilometres west of Brisbane, about a 2.5-hour drive via the Warrego Highway. Dalby (approximately 25 km north-west) is the nearest major town, and Toowoomba (approximately 60 km east) is the nearest city.

Does Mount Moriah have public transport? +

Mount Moriah has no public transport. A car is the only practical transport option; Greyhound coaches connect Dalby to Brisbane (approximately 3 hours) for longer journeys.

What is the population of Mount Moriah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Moriah has a population of approximately 9 residents, one of the smallest localities in Queensland's Western Downs Region.

Is Mount Moriah a good place to live? +

Mount Moriah is suited exclusively to farming families with agricultural ties to the Western Downs. The open Darling Downs landscape and proximity to Dalby provide the basics, though everyday services require travelling to Dalby or Toowoomba.

What is the postcode for Mount Moriah? +

The postcode for Mount Moriah, QLD is 4403.

Is Mount Moriah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Moriah is part of the Toowoomba 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.