Dakabin
About Dakabin
Surrounded by the suburbs of Kallangur, Kurwongba, Narangba and North Lakes, Dakabin is a residential and industrial suburb.
Education facilities include Dakabin State School, Dakabin State High School, and Northpine Christian College.
History of Dakabin
It is thought that the name Dakabin was derived from an Aboriginal word describing the grass tree (Xanthorrhoea).
Until 1970’s Dakabin was a rural district, urbanisation in the Pine Rivers Shire saw Petrie expand to Kallangur in 1960s and then to Dakabin.
New health hub plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new healthcare hub in Dakabin, providing primary health, allied health, aged care, early childhood and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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.
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
Upgrade tipped to fast-track waste disposal
A trip to the tip will be speedier thanks to a $6 million overhaul at the Dakabin Waste Facility.
Suburbs getting space to grow
Residents in Dakabin and Griffin may soon have their green space prayers answered by Moreton Bay Regional Council.
Hundreds of new jobs at Dakabin
Woolworths Dakabin has opened bringing the first of about 200 new jobs to the Moreton Bay Region - and possibly a state-rating first.
Animal shelters filling up again
COVID-19 restrictions may have eased, but the demands on animal shelters across the Moreton Bay Region are rising sharply.
Where you can find ‘treasure’ in Moreton Bay region
Moreton Bay region’s Treasure Island sheds have reopened at Dayboro, Samford and Mt Nebo dumps.
Petrie Church Stands the Test of Time
Christmas services, weddings, christenings – In it's 135-year history, North Pine Presbyterian Church has hosted them all.
Discover dining in Strathpine
Looking for somewhere different to eat, Strathpine has some great hidden gems
The Best Op Shops in the Moreton Bay Region
The war on waste has spread to our wardrobes so it’s time to rethink fast-fashion purchasing and become a recycling pro. Cheap modern clothing made of inferior fabric is designed to be replaced the next season, hence “fast fashion’’
