Suburbs / Pine Rivers

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
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23 July 2026

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
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23 July 2026

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
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23 July 2026

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
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23 July 2026

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
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23 July 2026

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
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23 July 2026

"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 **

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Calls growing to help homeless
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23 July 2026

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Free walk-in centres to open
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Tourist park plans revealed
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Tourist park plans revealed

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