Suburb Intelligence Report
Caboolture 4510
Northern urban centre — 47.7km from Brisbane CBD · City of Moreton Bay · 1842; major urban centre; named from Aboriginal word meaning 'place of the carpet snake'
At a glance
Caboolture 's been around since 1842, making it one of the oldest settlements in the region ? and it's got the bones of a proper country town that's been absorbing Brisbane's sprawl for decades. Forty-eight kilometres north of the CBD, it's the terminus of the Caboolture train line and a major service centre for the wider Moreton Bay region. The median house price of $620,000 and 4.4% rental yield make it one of the most affordable options in the entire corridor, and the Caboolture West growth area is planning 30,000 additional dwellings that'll transform the place over the next twenty years.
Crime is 15% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 12% lower than QLD average. Population of 29,534 (2021), growing +11.7% since 2016 (from 26,433).
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
Caboolture has a median age of 36 and 68% family households. Population +11.7% since 2016 (from 26,433). Projected: Projected ~50,000+ by 2036 (Caboolture West growth area adding significant population).
Education
NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).
These top-rated schools are a short drive from Caboolture.
Walkability & Amenities
- 30 parks including Caboolture Recreation Reserve, Lagoon Creek Park, Centenary Lakes
- 1 per 984 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Caboolture Square Shopping Centre — major retail centre
- Centenary Lakes Shopping Centre — Coles, specialty
- Caboolture CBD — commercial and retail services
Transport
1 train station: Caboolture. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak (train).
- ~55 min by train / ~45 min by car
- ~45 min via Bruce Highway
- Bus routes: 649, 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659, 660
- Morayfield, Burpengary, Deception Bay, Redcliffe, Bribie Island, Sunshine Coast
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Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 35/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −4.0% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −12% (2020–24) · Violent −3.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 150 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Moderate — areas near Caboolture River and Lagoon Creek subject to flooding. Moderate — bushland interface on western and northern edges. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
- Council flood planning areas apply to significant portions near waterways
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Caboolture has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Caboolture railway station — terminus for Caboolture line, major commuter hub
- Caboolture Hospital — major public hospital with expanding services
- Caboolture Historical Village and Centenary Lakes
- Bruce Highway — direct connection to Brisbane and Sunshine Coast
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Affordability-driven growth suburb with strong yields and future infrastructure investment
- Demand indicator: Growing demand driven by affordability gap with Brisbane
- Gentrification risk: Low — predominantly working-class suburb with steady growth
- Subdivision potential: High — Caboolture West growth corridor offers significant greenfield development
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