Queensland location profile
Moonie QLD 4406
Moonie is a tiny rural crossroads town in Queensland’s Western Downs/Goondiwindi regions, known as Australia’s first commercial oil field (1961). It services surrounding cattle and grain properties with basic highway stop amenities and a close-knit community feel.
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Why families consider Moonie
Predominantly farming families, station hands and resource-sector workers; a quiet, self-reliant lifestyle with strong community ties and long travel times to major services.
Amenities & services
- Moonie Crossroads Roadhouse & General Store
- Hotel-Motel & caravan/parking area
- Fuel station and rest stop
- Moonie State School (P–6)
- Community hall and sports ground
- Postal agency/basic supplies
- Western Downs Libraries Mobile Library – Moonie stop (scheduled visits)
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Infrequent long-distance coach services passing through (check current timetables)
- Moonie Highway (State Route 49)
- Leichhardt Highway (A5)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Moonie Sports Ground and tennis courts
- Hotel bistro and social events at the community hall
- Nearby national parks for camping, birdwatching and 4WD touring
- Southwood National Park
- Erringibba National Park
- Moonie River catchment bushland
Education context
No dedicated childcare in Moonie; families typically use family day care or travel to Dalby, Tara or St George.
- University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) – Toowoomba campus
- The University of Queensland – Gatton campus