Moonford
QLD 4630 • Queensland
About Moonford
Moonford is a small rural locality in Queensland's North Burnett Region, situated along the Burnett Highway in the Wide Bay–Burnett area of central Queensland. With a 2021 Census population of 162 and an area of approximately 220 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated farming district administered by the North Burnett Regional Council. The locality sits in a pastoral and agricultural landscape between the regional towns of Monto to the north and Biloela to the west.
Moonford is notable for the Cania Road, which branches north from the Burnett Highway through the locality and provides access to the popular Cania Gorge National Park and Cania Dam — a significant natural attraction in the region offering walking trails, camping, and wildlife spotting. The wider North Burnett area is known for its productive farming land, including cattle grazing and grain cropping, and the community retains a quiet, close-knit rural character suited to those seeking an agricultural lifestyle well away from major urban centres.
Moonford falls under postcode 4630 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Monto / Biloela / Rockhampton 1–3 hours
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Rural locality on the Burnett Highway; car is essential; nearest major services in Monto (~30 km north)
A dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; residents rely entirely on private vehicles
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mouatt Street
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3 Leichhardt Street
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Rayleigh Street
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Brigalow Street