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.

Heavy rain closes Moreton Bay roads, schools
31 Oct 2026

Heavy rain closes Moreton Bay roads, schools

Heavy rain and flash flooding have impacted 61 roads across Moreton Bay, with closures in Caboolture, Morayfield and Burpengary, and Morayfield State High School closed. Follow the latest updates.

Detection dogs find elusive glider
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31 Oct 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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31 Oct 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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31 Oct 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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31 Oct 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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31 Oct 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 **

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Helping hand for Moreton Bay businesses
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Helping hand for Moreton Bay businesses

Seven small and family businesses in Redcliffe and Pumicestone have been selected for State Government Business Basics Grants.

Funds for bridge and breakthroughs
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31 Oct 2026

Funds for bridge and breakthroughs

Two major projects, at opposite ends of Bribie Island, have funding in this week’s State Government Budget.

"Bigger and better things" for Wilson
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31 Oct 2026

"Bigger and better things" for Wilson

Moreton Bay boxer Liam Wilson has moved “one step closer” to a third world title shot after victory in Cairns last night.

Sale plans for golf course land
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31 Oct 2026

Sale plans for golf course land

Plans have been lodged to divide former Moreton Bay golf course into three lots – before it goes to auction.

Shade sail upgrades at The Mill
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31 Oct 2026

Shade sail upgrades at The Mill

The Mill Playground in Petrie now has more protection from the sun thanks to shade structure upgrades.

Vital upgrade for "struggling" road
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31 Oct 2026

Vital upgrade for "struggling" road

Early work will start this year on $75.7 million upgrades to a key road in Moreton Bay region.

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31 Oct 2026

Tip-ping point for Moreton Police

Moreton Police have launched Operation Tip, after the 10th life was lost, in Kippa-Ring, on roads in the district this year.

Moreton Bay winners in State Budget
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31 Oct 2026

Moreton Bay winners in State Budget

A raft of major projects in the Moreton Bay region have received funding in today's State Government Budget 2025-26.

Canal clearing in "parked" boats row
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31 Oct 2026

Canal clearing in "parked" boats row

Action is being taken after residents complained of boats “parked” for weeks and months in a Moreton Bay canal.

Master plan for historic village
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31 Oct 2026

Master plan for historic village

Plans to revitalise Old Petrie Town historical village have been given a $2.5 million boost.