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
Prepare now for storm season
Moreton Bay residents are being told to Plan-Prepare-Survive ahead of a “potentially wetter-than-normal severe weather season".
Learning skills for life
Australia has beautiful beaches, rivers, lakes, and dams, making it crucial children learn water safety - and Redcliffe War Memorial Pool is a perfect place to start.
New shopping centre plans
A new shopping centre is being proposed for one of the fastest growing areas of Moreton Bay region.
Hoppo's three-step guide to survive
Bondi Rescue star Hoppo has launched Float to Survive, Australia’s largest water safety campaign this year, in the Moreton Bay region.
New crematorium plan revealed
Plans have been submitted for a new ‘Gentle Way’ crematorium in an industrial unit at Clontarf.
New plans for apartment block
Approved plans for new apartments, on a prime vacant site in the Redcliffe CBD, may change.
Competition key in Moreton Bay market
Strong competition among house buyers is continuing to drive the City of Moreton Bay market higher, according to new figures from CoreLogic.
Fighting chance of Aussie honours
Twenty-seven members of North Lakes-based PK Taekwondo will be aiming for national glory at Brendale this weekend.
New GYG all set for first orders
Guzman y Gomez (GYG) will open its newest restaurant in City of Moreton Bay tomorrow – with special offers.
Land unlocked for crisis housing
Two more blocks of land have been released to help ease demand for social, affordable and crisis housing in City of Moreton Bay.
