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Caboolture South

QLD 4510 · Moreton Bay

7,539 (2021)8,689 est. (2025)

67
Overall score

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

7,539
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
99
Safety score
61
Transport score

Caboolture South is a suburb in Moreton Bay, QLD 4510, about 42km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Caboolture South are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 11km inland. Caboolture South has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.

42.5 km
To Brisbane CBD
10.7 km
To coast
$550/wk
Median rent (house)
1.4 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

7,539
Population
36
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,191
vs NSW median-35.6%
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 higher18.5%
Born in Australia73.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,446 / 17 / 313

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (4.59%), England (3.85%), Philippines (1.53%), Taiwan (1.21%), South Korea (0.65%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.67%), Samoan (0.82%), Korean (0.58%), Filipino (0.56%), Tagalog (0.46%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

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

Median rent — house / unit$550 / Data not available 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:

34
Break & enter dwelling451/100k
9
Steal from dwelling119/100k
16
Motor vehicle theft212/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
3
Robbery40/100k
58
Non-domestic assault769/100k

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: 514 (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.

34
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 979 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Caboolture Special SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 962

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Alta-1 College - Sub CampusSecondary · Independent · 1km
  • Caboolture Watchhouse Education Support HubCombined · Government · 1km
  • Alta-1 College - Morayfield CampusSecondary · Independent · 1km
  • Alta-1 College - Morayfield Temporary FacilitySecondary · Independent · 1km
  • Horizons College of Learning and EnrichmentSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 918
  • Arethusa College - Caboolture Temporary FacilitySecondary · Independent · 1.1km
  • Caboolture State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 888
  • Morayfield State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 895
  • St Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1018
  • Caboolture State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 942
  • Morayfield State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 939
  • Lee Street State Special SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 941

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

61
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)115 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCaboolture station (1.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.2% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
16.5%
Retail Trade
12.5%
Construction
10.4%
Accommodation & Food Services
7.4%
Manufacturing
7.2%

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.

154 in suburbSupermarkets
3410 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3719 in suburbParks
129 in suburbPlaygrounds
28Pools
132 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
1613 in suburbGPs
1310 in suburbPharmacies
82 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
927 in suburbSports fields
3Vets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
8Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (73/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCaboolture Satellite Hospital (1.7 km)
Nearest vet1.0 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (36.3 km)

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

Fitness

56

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

13
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
92
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

55

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

37
Parks
1
Nature reserves
26
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

20

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
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

23

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.27
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

3

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.27

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

11
Services
5
Aged care homes
718
Residential places
6
Home care providers
Average Star Rating3.3 of 5 (3 rated homes)

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

10
Christian10 in suburb
Total within 3km11
In this suburb11

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Frequently asked questions about Caboolture South

Is Caboolture South safe?

Caboolture South 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 South from Brisbane CBD?

Caboolture South is about 42.5 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 115 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Caboolture South?

Caboolture South has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Caboolture South?

Caboolture South has a transport score of 61/100 and 24 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.