Morayfield

About Morayfield

Morayfield is a suburb of Moreton Bay Region offering large residential blocks, catering to families away from the hustle and bustle of bigger cities. Surrounding suburbs include Beachmere, Bellmere, Burpengary, Caboolture, Upper Caboolture and Narangba.

Morayfield is known for its thriving retail and service area with the majority of the commercial area constructed along the main highway (Morayfield Road) through the suburb which includes the Morayfield Shopping Centre and many other stand-alone businesses.

The train station in Morayfield allows local residents public transport access to Brisbane, Ipswich, Caboolture and Sunshine Coast train lines.

Morayfield State High School, Morayfield East State School, Minimbah State School, Morayfield State School and Carmichael College are the primary and secondary educational facilities in Morayfield.

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History of Morayfield

The suburb name Morayfield originates from George Raff, a Brisbane man who in 1868 bought land held by the failed Caboolture Cotton Company and called it “Moray Field” derived from Raff's native Morayshire in Scotland. It was often written as "Morayfields" and, from 1881, became "Morayfield".

Until the mid-1980s, Morayfield remained a rural area consisting of a small dairy holding and small crop farming enterprises. However, population growth in Brisbane led to further development in northern suburbs.

Four charged after break-ins
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16 June 2026

Four charged after break-ins

Four men have been charged after a series of alleged vehicle thefts and break-ins across Moreton Bay, with police tracking suspects through Narangba and Burpengary as part of Operation Yankee Forge.

Work to start on new community housing
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16 June 2026

Work to start on new community housing

Work will soon begin on a new 14-unit community housing complex at Morayfield, providing safe, long-term accommodation for people experiencing housing stress and homelessness in Moreton Bay.

Discover local talent at expo
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16 June 2026

Discover local talent at expo

BPW Moreton Bay Business Expo returns to Morayfield Sports and Events Centre, showcasing local businesses, InnovatHER finalists, live demos and community connection. Free entry from 10am.

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
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16 June 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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16 June 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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16 June 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.

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