Upper Caboolture

About Upper Caboolture

Upper Caboolture is mainly a rural/residential district but with a suburban area on its eastern boundary and is immediately west of Morayfield. This quiet suburb is close to everything but away from the hustle and bustle of busier suburbs.

For the best bushwalking in Upper Caboolture head to Sheep Station Creek.

Protected since 1977, Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park offers walkers and horse riders a quiet and easy escape into nature. The bushland reserve is abundant in wildlife including different species of birds, reptiles, butterflies, marsupials and mammals, its open, grassy forests providing an ideal habitat for the resident koala, wallaby, short-beaked echidna, and locally threatened Greater Glider families.

History of Upper Caboolture

A settlement at Upper Caboolture predated the survey of the Caboolture township in 1869.

The post office directory in 1915 recorded a mail contractor, four timber getters and several farmers (mainly dairy) at Upper Caboolture. By 1949 the directory recorded more farmers, 23 of whom were in dairying and 14 who grew bananas.

Formerly a rural area on the fringe of the town of Caboolture, since the 1990s the Upper Caboolture has become increasingly urbanised.

Detection dogs find elusive glider
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23 June 2026

Detection dogs find elusive glider

Endangered southern greater gliders have been discovered at 10 new Moreton Bay sites, expanding their known range to 11. Detection dogs and upcoming drone surveys are helping uncover hidden populations of the elusive “flying koala.”

What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
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23 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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23 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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23 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.

Dream becomes $1.7m reality at museum
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23 June 2026

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
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23 June 2026

"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 **

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Footpath Sale back at the Y
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23 June 2026

Footpath Sale back at the Y

The Festival Footpath Sale is back for a third year at the YMCA Op Shop Mango Hill on Saturday.

Work begins on $9m school hall
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23 June 2026

Work begins on $9m school hall

Construction is now underway on a new $9 million multi-purpose hall at Deception Bay State School.

Tunnel vision to solve nightmare
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23 June 2026

Tunnel vision to solve nightmare

A “new solution” for north Brisbane’s struggling road network should extend right into Moreton Bay Region, says Mayor Peter Flannery.

Fencing plea to help cut road toll
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23 June 2026

Fencing plea to help cut road toll

An appeal will be made for temporary fencing to be put up along a section of Gympie Rd, Lawnton to help save local wildlife.

First look inside new uni buildings
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23 June 2026

First look inside new uni buildings

Stage two of UniSC's new Moreton Bay campus at Petrie is taking shape – fast. ** Free read and picture gallery **

Eclectica showcase for Bribie artists
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23 June 2026

Eclectica showcase for Bribie artists

The eighth annual exhibition for the Contemporary Arts Group (CAP) opens this month at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.

Townhouse plan for Anzac Ave block
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23 June 2026

Townhouse plan for Anzac Ave block

Plans have been submitted to build 45 townhouses on land backing on to Anzac Ave at Mango Hill.

Green light for $20m play centre
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23 June 2026

Green light for $20m play centre

A new $20 million indoor children’s play centre will open in North Lakes next year after plans were approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Plans for new Caboolture fast-food outlet
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23 June 2026

Plans for new Caboolture fast-food outlet

A long-standing Caboolture fuel station would make way for a fast-food outlet, if plans submitted to Moreton Bay Regional Council are approved.

Golden show by young stars
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23 June 2026

Golden show by young stars

PCYC Redcliffe’s young stars struck gold, silver and bronze at the Australian Gymnastics Championships – and there may be more medals next month.