Suburb Intelligence Report
Morayfield 4506
Northern growth corridor ยท City of Moreton Bay ยท Residential suburb
At a glance
Morayfield the commercial powerhouse of the northern end of the corridor ? the Morayfield Shopping Centre anchors a retail precinct that draws from Caboolture, Burpengary, and beyond. Forty-three kilometres from the CBD with its own train station and a bus interchange that connects the entire region, it's more of a service centre than a bedroom suburb. The median house price around $580,000 makes it one of the most affordable options for buyers willing to trade commute time for space and amenity.
Crime is 22% lower (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 15% lower. Population of 21,006 (2021), growing +5%.
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
Morayfield has a median age of 34 and 70%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~28,000โ32,000 by 2036.
Education
NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).
Walkability & Amenities
- 15 parks incl. Morayfield Sports Complex
- 1 per 1,000 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Morayfield Shopping Centre โ 150+ stores
Transport
1 train station: Morayfield. Peak frequency Every 15โ30 min peak.
- ~50 min by train
- ~40 min via Bruce Hwy
- Bus routes: 640, 641, 649, 650, 651, 652, 653
- North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City
Property โ Houses
Property โ Units
Rental Market
๐ House rental
๐ข Unit rental
Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 28/100 โ significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins โ4% ยท Vehicle theft โ10% ยท Violent โ3.5%
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 160
Flood & Environmental Risk
Moderate near Caboolture River. Moderate. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
- Council flood planning overlay may apply
- Insurance: check with provider โ flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Morayfield has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Morayfield Station โ Caboolture line
- Morayfield Shopping Centre
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 ยท Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Affordability-driven growth
- Demand indicator: Steady demand
- Gentrification risk: Low
- Subdivision potential: Moderate
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