Arana Hills
About Arana Hills
Bordered by the Kedron Brook and Bunyaville Forest, Arana Hills is almost entirely a residential suburb, with 20% of its area dedicated to parklands. Informally known as the Hills District, Arana Hills is a suburb within the Moreton Bay Region.
Arana Hills includes a number of child care facilities, one independent primary school, as well as other primary schools and high schools in neighbouring suburbs.
Things to see and do in Arana Hills
- Arana Hills Plaza
- Arana Hills public library
- Leslie Patrick Park
History
Until the 1950’s the Hills District, including Arana Hills, was primarily forest and small farms along Cabbage Tree Creek. In the 1956, the first residential estate was constructed by Willmore and Randell, known then as Camden Park. The suburb was renamed in 1962 to Arana Hills
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
Parks and playgrounds poised for holiday fun
Looking for ways to get your kids active and outside these school holidays? Here’s eight parks across Moreton Bay that should do the trick.
Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
Work has started on the $1.7m Abbey Museum Art Gallery and Café extension for paintings never put on display at the Caboolture attraction before. ** FREE TO READ **
"Shocked" to be unsung hero
Caboolture rugby coach Sione Lolohea was “shocked” to be named one of Australia's top 10 unsung sporting heroes in the Cadbury Volunteer Values Awards. ** FREE TO READ **
The Latest
'Blueprint of what not to do'
Mayor Peter Flannery and Deputy Jodie Shipway have joined the chorus of criticism over State Government plans to resume new houses in Griffin for Bruce Highway upgrades.
Tributes flow for Dolphins' rising star
Redcliffe Dolphins and Queensland Rugby League (QRL) have paid tribute to Dolphins' player Liam Hampson who has died on an overseas holiday.
Job vacancy in key MBRIT position
Moreton Bay Region Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) is expanding its team to meet the demands of our fast-growing region.
New homes threatened by highway
Plans to resume new houses in Griffin for future upgrades to the Bruce Highway are being met with a growing tide of anger.
Region's golden day at state titles
Swimmers from the Moreton Bay Region have struck gold, silver and bronze at the Queensland Open Water Championships.
'Helping Hope Happen' in our schools
Caboolture will be turning the clock back next month, in one of the region's biggest annual fundraisers, to support one of our essential services – school Chaplains.
Renovation work starts on Caboolture motel
A $1.8 million renovation has started to modernise the Sundowner Hotel Motel, in Caboolture.
Samford wins gold - and next year's titles
Samford archers were among the medals – including gold - at Archery Australia’s National Target Championships, which will return in 2023.
Good time to tee-up for hospital fundraiser
Golfers of all abilities are being urged to sign-up and support Caboolture Hospital through this month’s Shine Lawyers Charity Golf Day on Bribie Island.
Households get free water for two weeks
Households across the Moreton Bay Region and South-East Queensland will get two weeks free water as releases begin at Wivenhoe Dam.
