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
2 Nov 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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2 Nov 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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2 Nov 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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2 Nov 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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2 Nov 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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2 Nov 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 **

The Latest

Where to vote in Saturday's Moreton Bay City Council elections
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2 Nov 2026

Where to vote in Saturday's Moreton Bay City Council elections

Fifty-five polling booths will open on Saturday for residents to vote in the Moreton Bay City Council elections. Here’s the complete list. ** FREE TO READ **

Hampo's legacy gets major boost
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2 Nov 2026

Hampo's legacy gets major boost

Hampo’s Youth Foundation, set up in honour of Redcliffe Dolphins player Liam Hampson, has been given a kick-start from Brendale business Woodland Shopfitting. ** FREE TO READ **

Foyers for homeless young people
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2 Nov 2026

Foyers for homeless young people

Two Moreton Bay suburbs have been identified as possible sites for new 40-unit Youth Foyers to house and support homeless young people. ** FREE TO READ **

Funding for "essential" school program
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2 Nov 2026

Funding for "essential" school program

Disengaged and at-risk young people in the City of Moreton Bay are getting a second chance at education thanks to a church program supported by Carinity. ** FREE TO READ **

Dolphins' new "first of kind" deal
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2 Nov 2026

Dolphins' new "first of kind" deal

Dolphins NRL team has signed a sponsorship “first” with the country’s largest plant medicine clinic Alternaleaf. ** FREE TO READ **

Young stars hunting more medals
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2 Nov 2026

Young stars hunting more medals

Five Moreton Bay water polo stars want to add to their 2024 medal haul this month after superb displays in the southern hemisphere’s biggest youth tournament. ** FREE TO READ **

"This could be one to remember"
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2 Nov 2026

"This could be one to remember"

Liam Wilson wants to “put on a show for the world” when he faces former world champion Oscar Valdez in the Arizona desert on March 29. ** FREE TO READ **

Why six-year battle came to an end
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2 Nov 2026

Why six-year battle came to an end

Newport Action Group (NAG) has revealed why it withdrew an appeal over rezoned marina land, which may lead to a multi-million-dollar development. ** FREE TO READ **

Anger over wildlife gates plan
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2 Nov 2026

Anger over wildlife gates plan

Stop Clontarf Overpass Action Group (SCOAG) says it is “disgusted in the disgraceful decision” to not install automatic gates on to Ray Frawley Fields. ** FREE TO READ **

Call for re-think on masterplan
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2 Nov 2026

Call for re-think on masterplan

The draft masterplan for Scarborough Boat Harbour, now open for public comment, is under fire from community and industry groups. ** FREE TO READ **