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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Fan-tastic night for Dolphins
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Praise and warning for Dolphins
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Joel peddles to top award
Joel Dulhunty’s remarkable fundraising efforts – including Raise it for Redcliffe - have been recognised at the Queensland Gives Philanthropy Awards.
Green light for marina development
Plans for a new multi-million dollar residential and hotel development at Newport Marina have cleared the final hurdle.
$5 million boost for projects
A campaign before last month’s Federal Election has secured $5.35 million for Council projects in the Moreton Bay region.
Coach sets Dolphins target
Dolphins will look to pick-up where they left off two weeks ago when they face the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium tonight (8pm).
On trail of region's talented artists
The doors have opened on this year’s Samford Arts Trail - a free arts program which includes Dayboro, Yugar, Clear Mountain and Cashmere.
World awaits for Jye
Jye Dixon, the Caboolture-born Brendale-based boxer, will go from Lawnton to Liverpool in search of the biggest prize in his career.
Turning lifeline into Dolphins record
Jamayne Isaako will continue his record-setting run for Dolphins on Friday (8pm) against the Dragons –three years after doubting his future in the sport.
