Morinish
QLD 4702 • Queensland
About Morinish
Morinish is a remote rural locality in the Rockhampton Region of Queensland, covering an expansive 756 square kilometres approximately 66 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton. The area recorded just 62 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting its extremely sparse, outback character. Morinish is historically significant as the site of a 19th-century gold rush, with the Alliance Mine and other workings having shaped its early settlement.
Today, Morinish is predominantly grazing and agricultural land, with vast cattle stations and rugged bushland defining the landscape. There are no commercial services, schools, or medical facilities in the locality, and residents rely entirely on Rockhampton for all needs. The area is suited to those with a true affinity for remote rural living, and it holds interest for history enthusiasts drawn to its gold-mining heritage.
Morinish falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Completely car-dependent. Road conditions vary seasonally; some tracks may require 4WD after heavy rain. Brisbane is approximately 7h 30min by road.
Extremely remote rural locality with no services, footpaths, or public transport. A vehicle — often 4WD — is the only practical means of travel.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cook Street
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Dawson Highway
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1 Power Street
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Main Street
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Burnett Highway
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125 Annie Drive
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Off Capricorn Highway
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269 Coowonga Road
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Cnr Kennedy & Normanby Streets
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Dingo-Mount Flora Road
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Old Cullen-La-Ringo Road
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Wills Street
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Rannes Road
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O'Shanesy Street
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Threeways Road
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Keppel Sands Road
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Rogers Street
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11 Mason Avenue
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43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road
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16 Warrijo Street