Moranbah, Queensland: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Moranbah is in the Isaac region, Bowen Basin area of Queensland. The ABS 2021 Census counted 9,425 people for the Suburbs and Localities (SAL). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- Queensland
- Region
- Isaac region, Bowen Basin
- Population
- 9,425 people, Suburbs and Localities (SAL), median age 31ABS 2021 Census, geography: Moranbah
- Main commodity
- Coal
- Council
- Isaac Regional Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Moranbah
Isaac Regional Council says Moranbah was founded in 1971 by the Utah Development Company for the Goonyella and Peak Downs mines, and calls it the largest community in the Isaac region.
Source: Isaac Regional Council, Moranbah, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Moranbah
We have not found an airport or airline source for Moranbah, so we do not list one. The Isaac Regional Council website is the place to check.
We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Residents and FIFO
Isaac Regional Council puts the Isaac region at a permanent population of about 23,325 and a temporary population of about 15,810 who fly in/fly out and drive in/drive out. This is a region-wide figure, not a Moranbah figure.
Source: Isaac Regional Council, the Isaac region, checked 10 October 2026Mining jobs in Moranbah
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Moranbah questions answered
How many people live in Moranbah?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 9,425 people for Moranbah, measured as a Suburbs and Localities (SAL). The median age was 31. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Moranbah?
Main commodity: coal (Isaac Regional Council, Moranbah). Isaac Regional Council says Moranbah was founded in 1971 by the Utah Development Company for the Goonyella and Peak Downs mines, and calls it the largest community in the Isaac region.
Can you fly to Moranbah?
We have not found an airport or airline source for Moranbah, so we do not list one. Check the Isaac Regional Council website for transport options.
Is Moranbah a residential or FIFO town?
Isaac Regional Council puts the Isaac region at a permanent population of about 23,325 and a temporary population of about 15,810 who fly in/fly out and drive in/drive out. This is a region-wide figure, not a Moranbah figure.