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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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New soup kitchen set to open
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8 June 2026

New soup kitchen set to open

A new community soup kitchen, led by two Redcliffe women, will open today in the Moreton Bay region to help “anyone disadvantaged and struggling for food”.

City now in Roar sights
8 June 2026

City now in Roar sights

Brisbane Roar will make their shortest trip later this month for a pre-season clash with one of Moreton Bay’s top teams.

Revved up over motorsport plan
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8 June 2026

Revved up over motorsport plan

Proposals for a new $20 million motorsport park in Moreton Bay have been welcomed – with calls for even more tracks.

Golden glow after "epic" worlds
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8 June 2026

Golden glow after "epic" worlds

Australia’s swimming team is “stronger than ever", says Redcliffe-born Taylor McKeown, whose sister Kaylee struck gold at last week’s world titles.

Moreton Bay's 5-star "game changer"
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8 June 2026

Moreton Bay's 5-star "game changer"

Plans have been unveiled for a $250 million “game changer” which will give Moreton Bay its first greenfield 5-star hotel.

Green light for "hidden gem" development
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8 June 2026

Green light for "hidden gem" development

Plans have been approved for 95 new apartments on a foreshore block in one of Moreton Bay's “hidden gem” suburbs.

Police extend CBD operation
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8 June 2026

Police extend CBD operation

The first three months of a police operation in Moreton Bay region has led to almost 170 charges being laid.

$12.25m deal for Moreton Bay marina
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8 June 2026

$12.25m deal for Moreton Bay marina

A major marina precinct in Moreton Bay has been sold to Gold Coast developers Ignite Projects, for $12.25 million.

New cabins plan at island hotel
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8 June 2026

New cabins plan at island hotel

Plans for 52 new “short-term accommodation” cabins on Bribie Island have been given the green light.

Plans for $20m motorsport park
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8 June 2026

Plans for $20m motorsport park

A new $20 million “world-class” motorsport venue is being planned for the Moreton Bay region.