Caboolture, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Caboolture Brisbane, Queensland
War memorial in the Caboolture Town square, CBD
Caboolture Location in Brisbane
Population	29,534 (2021 census)
• Density	429.9/km2 (1,113/sq mi)
Established	1842
Postcode(s)	4510
Elevation	22 m (72 ft)
Area	68.7 km2 (26.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	28.1 km (17 mi) NW of Redcliffe 27.8 km (17 mi) N of Strathpine 47.7 km (30 mi) N of Brisbane CBD 61 km (38 mi) S of Maroochydore
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Morayfield Pumicestone
Federal Division(s)	Longman
Localities around Caboolture: Wamuran Elimbah Toorbul Moodlu Caboolture Ningi Bellmere Caboolture South Morayfield Beachmere

Caboolture is a town and suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. You can find it on the north side of the Caboolture River. In 2021, about 29,534 people lived in Caboolture.

Caboolture is a big town in the City of Moreton Bay area. It is about 44 kilometers (27 miles) north of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. Caboolture is seen as the northern edge of the greater Brisbane area. It is also the last stop for the Brisbane commuter train service on the North Coast railway line.

The main urban area of Caboolture includes several nearby suburbs. These are Bellmere, Caboolture itself, Caboolture South, the northern part of Morayfield, and Upper Caboolture.

Caboolture's Past: A Look at Its History

Who Lived Here First? Indigenous History

The land where Caboolture is today has a rich history. The Gubbi Gubbi people are the traditional owners of this area. The name Kabultur comes from the Yugarabul language. It means "place of the carpet snake".

The Gubbi Gubbi people were very connected to the land. They gathered bush food, fresh water mussels, oysters, and fish. They also hunted some animals. They moved around the land to find the best food available each season.

Every March, the Gubbi Gubbi people held special Bunya Festivals. They would feast on the many tasty and healthy nuts from the Bunya Pine trees. These large trees provided a lot of food for many people. South of Caboolture is the traditional land of the Yugarabul people.

How Caboolture Grew: 19th Century

European settlers came to the Caboolture area in 1842. This was when land around the Moreton Bay penal colony became open for new settlers.

By the mid-1860s, farmers in the area started growing sugar cane and cotton. In 1867, a small town was set up. It was a place for settlers to get supplies and trade. It also helped miners traveling from Brisbane to the goldfields near Gympie.

The local shire (a type of local government area) was formed in 1879. In 1888, the railway line from Brisbane reached Caboolture. This helped the town grow even faster.

The Caboolture Post Office opened on 1 September 1869. The discovery of gold at Gympie also boosted Caboolture's growth. In 1868, the town became a stop for the Cobb and Co coach service. This service connected Brisbane, Gympie, and Maryborough. The train link in 1888 continued this important role.

Caboolture State School first opened on 4 August 1873. It later changed its name a few times. St Laurence's Anglican Church had its foundation stone laid in 1889. It was built on land donated by an early settler, Mr. W.G. Geddes.

Caboolture in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Many schools opened in Caboolture over the years. St Columban's College, Caboolture moved to Caboolture in 1997. It started as a boys' school in Brisbane in 1928. It became a co-educational school (for both boys and girls) in 1996.

Other schools like St Peter's Catholic School (1951), Caboolture State High School (1961), and Caboolture Special School (1980) also opened. Caboolture East State School opened in 1980. St Michael's College and St Paul's Lutheran Primary School opened in the 1980s.

In the 1990s, Tullawong State School (1993) and Tullawong State High School (1994) began. Caboolture Christian School opened in 1998, later renamed Australian Christian College – Moreton. Harmony Montessori School also opened in 1998.

In the 21st century, Grace Lutheran College Caboolture opened in 2008. The modern Caboolture Library opened in 2011. Pumicestone State School opened in 2017.

In 2018, special signs made by artist Ken Done for Expo 88 were restored. They are now on display at the Caboolture Historical Village.

Getting Around: Transport in Caboolture

Caboolture is a key transport hub. It connects to the Great Dividing Range via the D'Aguilar Highway. It also has easy highway access to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast using the Bruce Highway. The Caboolture–Bribie Island Road leads to Bribie Island.

Caboolture railway station is the end of the line for QR Citytrain services from Brisbane. It is also a major stop on the North Coast railway line. Two bus companies, Caboolture Bus Lines and Kangaroo Bus Lines, serve the area. Most bus services start or end at the Caboolture Bus Station, located at the railway station.

Caboolture also has its own airfield. This airfield is mainly used for general and recreational flying. The Caboolture airstrip is managed by the Caboolture Aero Club Inc. It is also home to the Caboolture Warplane Museum. Here you can see old planes like a P-51 Mustang and a CAC Wirraway. There is also a skydiving club and a group restoring an old Australian bomber plane.

Fun and Games: Sport in Caboolture

A regional cricket match between Caboolture and Coolum.

Caboolture has many senior sports teams. They often play in competitions on the Sunshine Coast. The local cricket club is very successful. The rugby union club has also rejoined the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition.

The Caboolture Sports Complex is a great place for sports. It is located in the Centenary Lakes area. Here are some of the clubs you can find there:

• Caboolture Amateur Boxing Association
• Caboolture Badminton Club
• Caboolture BMX Club
• Caboolture and Districts Lawn Tennis Association
• Caboolture Junior Rugby League Club
• Caboolture Little Athletics Centre
• Caboolture Netball Association
• Caboolture Road Runners Club
• Caboolture Snakes Senior Rugby League Club
• Moreton Bay Table Tennis Association

Learning in Caboolture: Schools and Education

Caboolture has many schools, both government and private.

Government Schools

• Caboolture State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It also has a special education program.
• Caboolture State High School is a secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It also offers a special education program.
• Caboolture East State School is a primary school from Early Childhood to Year 6. It has special education and early childhood development programs.
• Pumicestone State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It includes a special education program.
• Tullawong State School is a primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It also has a special education program.
• Tullawong State High School is a secondary school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It includes a special education program.
• Lee Street State Special School is a government special education secondary school that opened in 2020.

Private Schools

• Alta-1 College is a private secondary school for Years 11 and 12.
• Australian Christian College – Moreton is a private school for students from Prep to Year 12.
• Caboolture Montessori School is a private primary school for Prep to Year 6.
• Grace Lutheran College Caboolture is a private secondary school for Years 7 to 12. It works with St Paul's Lutheran Primary School.
• Horizons College is a private secondary school for Years 9 to 12.
• St Columban's College is a Catholic secondary school for Years 7 to 12.
• St Michael's College is a private primary school for Prep to Year 6.
• St Paul's Lutheran Primary School is a private primary school for Prep to Year 6. It works with Grace Lutheran College Caboolture.
• St Peter's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school for Prep to Year 6.

Places to Visit: Amenities and Attractions

Inside the Caboolture Hub building.

The Moreton Bay City Council runs a public library, a memorial hall, a customer service center, and an art gallery in Caboolture. These are all located in the Caboolture Hub building. The Hub has many spaces for events and businesses. The Caboolture Regional Art Gallery is a top-rated exhibition space.

The Caboolture branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) meets at 10 George Street. It is one of the oldest QCWA branches in Queensland, starting in 1929.

You can find St Laurence's Anglican Church at 165 King Street. Caboolture Uniting Church is at 2-8 Smiths Road. New Hope Church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre.

The front of the Caboolture Hub, home to the Moreton Bay City Council chambers.

Caboolture is a main center within the City of Moreton Bay local government area. The mayor is Peter Flannery. The local councillor for the area is Adam Hain.

Caboolture is part of different areas for state and federal government elections. It is divided between the Pumicestone and Morayfield districts for the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. It forms the main part of the Division of Longman for the Australian House of Representatives.

What to Do: Events and Attractions

The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology.

The Caboolture Festival is held in April each year with many events. The Caboolture Country Markets are open every Sunday during winter.

Some popular attractions in Caboolture include:

• The Caboolture Regional Art Gallery
• The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology
• Centenary Lakes
• Caboolture Historical Village
• Woodfordia (a festival site nearby)

The Caboolture Airfield is also home to the Caboolture Warplane and Heritage Museum. This museum has a collection of old warplanes and other vintage aircraft that can still fly. You can see planes like a P-51D Mustang and a World War I Nieuport 17 fighter. They also have displays of aviation items and aircraft engines.

Caboolture used to host an annual country music festival and a ute muster called the Urban Country Music Festival. This event was cancelled in 2016.

Famous Faces: Notable People from Caboolture

Many well-known people have connections to Caboolture:

• Paul Aiton, a rugby league captain from Papua New Guinea.
• Glen Boss, a jockey who has won the Melbourne Cup three times.
• Corey Horsburgh, a rugby league player for the Canberra Raiders.
• Andrew Lofthouse, a newsreader.
• Lily Postlethwaite, an Australian rules footballer.
• Rod Pampling, a professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
• Keith Urban, a famous singer. He was born in New Zealand but moved to Caboolture when he was two years old.