Moongan, Queensland
Moongan is a rural locality in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Moongan had a population of 118 people.[1]
| Moongan Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Moongan | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23.6069°S 150.3991°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 118 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 31.1/km2 (80.4/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4714 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Rockhampton Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mirani | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Flynn | ||||||||||||||
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History
The locality takes its name from its former railway station name, which is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning top of hill.[2]
Education
There are no schools in Moongan. The nearest government primary and secondary schools are Mount Morgan State School and Mount Morgan State High School, both in Mount Morgan to the south.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Moongan (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "Moongan – locality in Rockhampton Region (entry 48771)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
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