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Caboolture

QLD 4510 · Moreton Bay

29,534 (2021) → 32,500 est. (2025)

72
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

29,534
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
99
Safety score
85
Transport score

Caboolture is a suburb in Moreton Bay, QLD 4510, about 45km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Caboolture are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 19 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Caboolture has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.

45.5 km
To Brisbane CBD
9.2 km
To coast
$560/wk
Median rent (house)
3.0 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

29,534
Population
36
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,310
vs NSW median-29.2%
Median taxable income (individual)$52,557/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -12%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4510 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher17.4%
Born in Australia75.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse7,959 / 225 / 2,026

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (4.04%), England (3.23%), Philippines (1.62%), Taiwan (0.7%), India (0.64%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.01%), Tagalog (0.62%), Filipino (0.51%), Samoan (0.47%), Malayalam (0.46%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$560 / $470 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

99
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Moreton Bay local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

134
Break & enter dwelling454/100k
35
Steal from dwelling119/100k
62
Motor vehicle theft210/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
11
Robbery37/100k
228
Non-domestic assault772/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 2,015 (all categories, latest year)6,822 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

41

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

27
Within 10km19 in suburb
8
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
9
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 973 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Caboolture Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1069
  • Australian Christian College - MoretonCombined · IndependentICSEA 1046
  • St Paul's Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1042
  • St Michael's CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1036
  • St Columban's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1026
  • St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1018
  • Alta-1 CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 956
  • Caboolture State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 942
  • Lee Street State Special SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 941
  • Pumicestone State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 938
  • Tullawong State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 936
  • Caboolture East State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 930
  • Horizons College of Learning and EnrichmentSecondary · IndependentICSEA 918
  • Tullawong State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 897
  • Caboolture State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 888
  • Arethusa College - Caboolture Temporary FacilitySecondary · Independent
  • Alta-1 College - Sub CampusSecondary · Independent
  • Caboolture Watchhouse Education Support HubCombined · Government
  • Grace Lutheran College - Caboolture CampusSecondary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Caboolture Special SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 962
  • Alta-1 College - Morayfield CampusSecondary · Independent · 5.1km
  • Alta-1 College - Morayfield Temporary FacilitySecondary · Independent · 5.1km
  • Morayfield State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 939
  • Morayfield State SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 895
  • Morayfield East State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 931
  • Elimbah State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 988
  • Bellmere State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 946
  • Minimbah State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 949
  • Redwood CollegeCombined · Independent · 8.3km
  • Birali Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.5kmICSEA 1014
  • St Eugene CollegeCombined · Catholic · 9.7kmICSEA 1031

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

85
1Train
75Bus
CBD commute (est.)82 min (train)
Peak train frequency18.5/hr
Nearest train stationCaboolture station (3.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.5% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
17.4%
Construction
10.4%
Retail Trade
10.0%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Accommodation & Food Services
6.5%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

66 in suburbSupermarkets
1717 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6060 in suburbParks
2323 in suburbPlaygrounds
4646 in suburbPools
88 in suburbGyms
55 in suburbDog parks
65 in suburbGPs
44 in suburbPharmacies
77 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
8989 in suburbSports fields
33 in suburbVets

In this suburb

12Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (73/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCaboolture Hospital (2.3 km)
Nearest vet2.2 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (38.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

15

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

8
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
89
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

17

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

60
Parks
0
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
5
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

5

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
2
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

2

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.07
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

60

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

16
Long Day Care
6
Preschool / Kinder
12
OSHC
Total services28
Exceeding NQS or above5 of 28 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.95

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
119
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

3
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km3
In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Nearby suburbs in Moreton Bay

Caboolture SouthData not available61transportElimbahData not available78transportMoodluData not available0transportMorayfieldData not available86transportBeachmereData not available21transportBurpengary EastData not available13transport

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Frequently asked questions about Caboolture

Is Caboolture safe?

Caboolture has a residential safety score of 99/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,822 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Caboolture from Brisbane CBD?

Caboolture is about 45.5 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 82 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Caboolture?

Caboolture has 19 schools, with an average ICSEA of 972 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Caboolture?

Caboolture has a transport score of 85/100, including 1 train station and 75 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.