Moura, Queensland: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Moura is in the Banana Shire, Bowen Basin area of Queensland. The ABS 2021 Census counted 1,993 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
- Banana Shire, Bowen Basin
- Population
- 1,993 people, Suburbs and Localities (SAL), median age 34ABS 2021 Census, geography: Moura
- Main commodity
- Coal
- Council
- Banana Shire Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Moura
Anglo American's 2019 to 2021 social report describes Dawson as an open cut metallurgical coal mine with three pits (North, Central and South) that began in 1961. At the time of the report Anglo American held 51% and Mitsui Holdings 49%, and Anglo American operated the mine. It produces coking, soft coking and thermal coal, railed to Gladstone. The report gives around 1,300 employees and contractors and an estimated remaining mine life of 18 years. The mine is approximately 12 km east of Moura and 180 km west of Gladstone. Ownership may have changed since the report period.
Source: Anglo American, Dawson SEAT report 2019 to 2021, checked 10 October 2026Banana Shire Council's corporate plan calls Moura the home of the Dawson Coal Mine. It records that the Bowen Basin coal deposits near Moura were opened in 1950.
Source: Banana Shire Council, Corporate Plan 2021 to 2026, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Moura
Moura Aerodrome
Banana Shire Council lists Moura Aerodrome on Theodore-Moura Road. It has a 1,500 m chip seal runway (16/34) and a passenger terminal. It is used for Royal Flying Doctor Service and Aerial Ambulance medical flights, light aircraft charter and general aviation up to 5,700 kg. The council lists it in the "Other" category (not certified) with no fuel and no full NOTAM service.
Source: Banana Shire Council, Aerodromes, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Moura
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.
Moura questions answered
How many people live in Moura?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 1,993 people for Moura, measured as a Suburbs and Localities (SAL). The median age was 34. 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 Moura?
Main commodity: coal (Anglo American, Dawson SEAT report 2019 to 2021). Anglo American's 2019 to 2021 social report describes Dawson as an open cut metallurgical coal mine with three pits (North, Central and South) that began in 1961. At the time of the report Anglo American held 51% and Mitsui Holdings 49%, and Anglo American operated the mine. It produces coking, soft coking and thermal coal, railed to Gladstone. The report gives around 1,300 employees and contractors and an estimated remaining mine life of 18 years. The mine is approximately 12 km east of Moura and 180 km west of Gladstone. Ownership may have changed since the report period.
Can you fly to Moura?
Banana Shire Council lists Moura Aerodrome on Theodore-Moura Road. It has a 1,500 m chip seal runway (16/34) and a passenger terminal. It is used for Royal Flying Doctor Service and Aerial Ambulance medical flights, light aircraft charter and general aviation up to 5,700 kg. The council lists it in the "Other" category (not certified) with no fuel and no full NOTAM service.
Which council covers Moura?
Moura is in Queensland. The council is Banana Shire Council.