Murrumba Downs
About Murrumba Downs
Located east of Kallangur, Murrumba Downs is a residential suburb bounded by Fresh water creek and the North Pine River. Surrounding suburbs include Griffin, Mango Hill, Kallangur, and Bray Park.
Educational services in Murrumba Downs include Murrumba State Secondary College, Living Faith Lutheran Primary School and Undurba State School. Additional schools are located in neighbouring suburbs.
Facilities in Murrumba Downs include the Murrumba Downs Shopping Centre, a public swimming pool and the Murrumba Downs train station.
Things to see and do in Murrumba Downs
- North Pine River
History of Murrumba Downs
Originally part of Kallangur, Murrumba Downs was gazetted as a new suburb in 1979.
Murrumba Downs is on land that was part of the Murrumba property, bought by Thomas Petrie in 1858 and farmed by his family for almost 100 years. The name Murrumba was derived from the Yuggera word in the Yugarabul dialect meaning good or good place.
Murrumba Downs was predominantly farmland used for dairying, vegetable growing and pineapples. Rural activities continued until the 1980s, when development started in the area.
Traffic changes to stay on key road
Temporary traffic changes on Dohles Rocks Road at Murrumba Downs will remain until October, with motorists and pedestrians advised to expect delays as work continues on the Bruce Highway upgrade.
Drones take off for koala survey
Koala surveys are underway, with the City of Moreton Bay using drones and detection dogs to guide conservation efforts. Monitoring in key suburbs will assess koala populations, health and habitat to support future wildlife protection and planning.
Motorists warned of highway changes
Lane changes will occur on the Bruce Highway near Anzac Ave for three weeks as $2B upgrade continues. Motorists should expect delays, night works and traffic restrictions.
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.
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Hoppo's safety message to Moreton Bay
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Read anywhere with summer club
Residents are being invited to read “anywhere, anytime” at the City of Moreton Bay free Summer Reading Club, which has reopened.
National praise for "underdogs"
Flying “under the radar” helped Moreton City Excelsior in their stunning Australian Championship campaign, says one of its star midfielders.
Open invitation to market day
Residents at Bolton Clarke Inverpine retirement village in Murrumba Downs are preparing for their third annual Market Day.
Classic winners - where are they now?
Winners of the Cameron Smith Junior Classic, which tees off next week at Wantima Country Club, are now forging careers across the world.
Residents vow to fight school plan
Campaigners are rallying support to fight new plans for a 1550-student independent school on the former North Lakes golf course.
Bella medals on national debut
Narangba’s Bella Samson capped a remarkable national debut by twice stepping up onto the medal podium.
"Critical time" for museum
The campaign to save and “ensure the survival” of Caboolture Warplane Museum is gathering pace - and support.
Pitch perfect for cricket club
The Lakes Cricket Club will be calling Burpengary Sports Complex home for at least the next five years.
Surprise result in eDNA survey
A monitoring project has revealed platypus are more widespread in the City of Moreton Bay than first thought.
