Narangba
About Narangba
The suburb of Narangba has rural origins that have been redeveloped as residential areas. Rolling hills and paddocks, as well as bushland, lakes, and creeks still preside over much of the landscape. Well known for being a great place to raise a family, Narangba has a small-town community feel to the suburb.
Neighbouring suburbs to Narangba include Burpengary, Dakabin, Deception Bay, King Scrub, Kurwongba, Moorina, Morayfield, North lakes, Ocean View and Rush Creek.
In Narangba a community shopping village exists on Main Street along with Forrest Ridge, which boasts a Woolworths, bakery, 24-hour gyms, many fast food options, and the always appealing Narangba Tavern.
Parks, open spaces and sporting facilities exist throughout the suburb, offering families the opportunity to be active without having to travel too far.
Educational facilities located in the suburb include Narangba State School, the Jinibara State School, the Narangba Valley State School and the Narangba Valley State High School.
An industrial estate providing services required by manufacturing and general industries has taken full advantage of the easy access to the Bruce Highway.
Things to see and do in Narangba
- Narangba Skate Park
- Parks and Playgrounds
History of Narangba
The name Narrangba was supposedly taken from an Aboriginal term that means ridge on which the village was built.
Narangba readily attracted farmers, with soil suitable for dairying and pasture crops. The original village around the railway station had a primary school (1910), a public hall, a church and a shopping centre.
Suburb takes top spot in slowing market
Morayfield has topped Queensland’s housing market for house sales, with Caboolture, Burpengary and Narangba also ranking in the state’s top 10 as buyers continue to target affordable Moreton Bay suburbs.
New shopping centre in boom suburb
Plans have been lodged for a new Woolworths-anchored shopping centre in Narangba, with retail, childcare and commercial spaces proposed alongside a future Catholic school.
Green light for Narangba East planning
Planning for Narangba East has been given the green light, with a new Temporary Local Planning Instrument paving the way for future housing, jobs and infrastructure while protecting community and environmental outcomes.
Crown just start for Haley
Narangba’s Haley Cobb has been crowned Ms Galaxy Australia and is using her platform to champion cancer prevention, mental health awareness and community service ahead of the international finals in the Bahamas.
Work starts on new shopping centre
Work has begun on Narangba Heights Shopping Centre, with Stage One featuring Coles, retail, dining, commercial spaces and a service station in one of Moreton Bay’s fastest-growing communities.
Broncos and Paw Patrol to feature at Spring Early Learning opening
Spring Early Learning will open in Narangba with a family fun day featuring Broncos stars, Paw Patrol, and free entertainment and activities, celebrating a play-based early learning centre for school readiness.
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