The locality is about 46 kilometres (29 mi) east of the town of Scottsdale.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 11 for the state suburb of Moorina.

The collecting area is known for its sapphire, topaz and zircon specimens.

[4] Moorina was the centre of the tin mining industry in the north east.

By 1878 Chinese miners were present in all the major tin producing centres in the region: Weldborough, Branxholm, Gladston Pioneer and Moorina: The only exception was Derby richest mine of the region.