Caboolture
About Caboolture
Located on the north side of the Caboolture River which separates the town from neighbouring suburb Morayfield, Caboolture is an urban centre, considered to be the northernmost urban area of the greater Brisbane region.
Neighbouring suburbs to Caboolture include Beachmere, Bellmere, Caboolture South, Elimbah, Moodlu, Morayfield, Ningi, Toorbul and Wamuran.
Caboolture has been experiencing rapid growth over recent years, with several thousand residents moving to the Caboolture region every year.
Facilities in Caboolture
In and around Caboolture you will find an abundance of sports grounds and clubs, schools, parks and playgrounds and retail precincts that all help to bring the community together.
Located in the heart of Caboolture you will find a thriving community meeting place, The Caboolture Hub. This modern, award winning facility is comprised of the Learning and Business Centre, Caboolture Library and Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, designed to offer the people of Caboolture a centre for local culture, art, history and education.
Major Events in Caboolture
Over thirty-thousand people travel to Caboolture annually for the Abbey Medieval Festival, held every July. A unique event that enables visitors to co-create their own medieval experience in a highly engaging and immersive event that is proudly the most authentic in the southern hemisphere.
Other major annual events include Farm Fantastic, Caboolture Festival held every August, Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC) Horse and Home show and the Caboolture Show.
Things to see and do in Caboolture
- Caboolture Hub
- Caboolture Historical Village
- Caboolture Country Markets (Every Sunday)
- Centenary Lakes
- Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC)
- Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Caboolture Warplane Museum
History of Caboolture
The Caboolture area is the traditional home of the Kabi Aboriginal people. The name “Caboolture” is derived from the Kabi words meaning “Place of the carpet snake”.
In 1842, the Caboolture area was colonised by Europeans when the land around Moreton Bay was opened up to the free settlers. By 1867, a tiny settlement was established in Caboolture as a supply centre for settlers in the area and to service the needs of the miners travelling to Gympie to the goldfields. In 1879, the shire was constituted and in 1888 the railway line to Brisbane was opened.
Ekka public holiday date for Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay residents can enjoy a long weekend on Monday, August 10, for the 2026 Ekka public holiday, with the Caboolture Family Fun Day offering free rides and family entertainment.
Renovations and holiday after $50,000 win
A Caboolture couple won more than $53,000 playing Keno at Sports Central Caboolture, with the jackpot helping fund home renovations and a dream holiday.
Suburb takes top spot in slowing market
Morayfield has topped Queensland’s housing market for house sales, with Caboolture, Burpengary and Narangba also ranking in the state’s top 10 as buyers continue to target affordable Moreton Bay suburbs.
Caboolture first for Roar
Brisbane Roar will launch their 2026-27 pre-season at Caboolture Sports, with a family-friendly match featuring player signings, coaching clinics and fan activities.
Six hours of free rides and family fun
Caboolture Family Fun Day returns on the EKKA public holiday with six hours of free rides, live entertainment, food trucks, market stalls and family fun at Caboolture Showgrounds.
Robo pets help those with dementia
City of Moreton Bay libraries have introduced robotic companion pets and dementia-friendly programs to reduce loneliness, support wellbeing and help people living with dementia stay connected.
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Suspicious car and boat fires
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Snakes' new $9m clubhouse
Detailed design for Caboolture Snakes’ new $9 million rugby league clubhouse is nearing completion – with work to start next year.
Gold-en ticket to nationals
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Classic expansion plans
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Time to 'Get Serious' on road toll
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Saddle up for new bike trails
Construction work on Moreton Bay region’s new $700,000 mountain bike trails is expected to finish next month.
Call for action over abandoned boats
Abandoned and “parked” boats in Moreton Bay waterways have enraged residents – and triggered a clash between two tiers of government.
Blockage hotspots in Moreton Bay
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Polling date for Moreton Bay residents
The by-election date has been revealed for almost 30,000 residents in Moreton Bay City Council’s Division 11.
