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Welcome to Moranbah, QLD
With a population of around 9,000 people, Moranbah is a regional town in Queensland. You can find Moranbah on the Peak Downs Highway in the Isaac Region. Mackay is 195 kilometres away, and Emerald is 217 kilometres away.
History
Ludwig Leichhardt became the first European explorer in Moranbah in 1845. But it wasn’t until 1969 that the town was formally established. Through the 1970s, Moranbah was further developed and expanded to provide homes for coal mine workers. In 1971, a post office was opened in Moranbah.
Lifestyle and Entertainment
If you’re a fan of sports, Moranbah has a diverse range of facilities available. Tennis, hockey, off-road racing, BMX facilities, swimming, rugby and motocross are just a few sports on offer in Moranbah.
There are three schools in Moranbah, so the suburb is well suited to young families.
If you’re a nature lover, Peak Range National Park is a short drive west of Moranbah. As well as walking trails and picnic areas, you could be in with the chance of spotting koalas in the trees.
