Moogerah, Queensland
| Moogerah Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Moogerah | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°06′35″S 152°30′22″E / 28.1097°S 152.5061°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 242 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
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Moogerah is a locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia.[2]
Geography
The Moogerah Dam and its reservoir, Lake Moogerah, are located in the north of the locality. The lake is fed by Reynolds Creek.[3]
History
The name Moogerah was used by Yuggera people, meaning thunder.[2]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Moogerah (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Moogerah – locality in Scenic Rim Region (entry 45165)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
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