Moogerah, Queensland

Moogerah
Queensland
Moogerah
Coordinates 28°06′35″S 152°30′22″E / 28.1097°S 152.5061°E / -28.1097; 152.5061Coordinates: 28°06′35″S 152°30′22″E / 28.1097°S 152.5061°E / -28.1097; 152.5061
Postcode(s) 4309
Area 175.0 km2 (67.6 sq mi)
LGA(s) Scenic Rim Region
State electorate(s) Scenic Rim
Federal Division(s) Wright
Suburbs around Moogerah:
Clumber Mount Edwards Charlwood
Clumber Moogerah Mount Alford
Emu Vale Carneys Creek Croftby

Moogerah is a locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

Geography

The Moogerah Dam and its reservoir, Lake Moogerah, are located in the north of the locality. The lake is fed by Reynolds Creek.[2]

History

The name Moogerah was used by Yuggera people, meaning thunder.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Moogerah - locality in Scenic Rim Region (entry 45165)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  2. "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
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