Moomin, Queensland

Moomin
Queensland
Moomin
Coordinates 17°21′32″S 145°24′35″E / 17.3588°S 145.4097°E / -17.3588; 145.4097Coordinates: 17°21′32″S 145°24′35″E / 17.3588°S 145.4097°E / -17.3588; 145.4097
Postcode(s) 4887
Area 32.5 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
LGA(s) Tablelands Region
State electorate(s) Hill
Federal Division(s) Kennedy
Suburbs around Moomin:
Watsonville Watsonville Wongabel
Watsonville Moomin Upper Barron
Herberton Herberton Wondecla

Moomin is a locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia.[1]

History

The locality was named after the railway station on the Tablelands railway line, and is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning wasp's nest.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Moomin - locality in Tablelands Region (entry 48770)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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