Caboolture at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
29.5k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Caboolture.
Caboolture is a major regional hub in the Moreton Bay Region, situated approximately 44 kilometres north of Brisbane. Serving as a commercial and administrative centre for the surrounding area, Caboolture offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options alongside a thriving property market. With ongoing infrastructure investment and strong community facilities, Caboolture continues to be one of the most affordable entry points into the southeast Queensland property market.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Caboolture scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caboolture's population at 29,534, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
29,534
Median age
36
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
29,534
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
32,856
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Caboolture.
Local schools for Caboolture
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Caboolture East State School
Pumicestone State School
Caboolture State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Caboolture.
- What is the Caboolture postcode?
- Caboolture is in the 4510 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Caboolture?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Caboolture?
- There are 20 schools serving Caboolture on this page, including Caboolture East State School, Pumicestone State School, St Columban's College.
- How walkable is Caboolture?
- Caboolture has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Caboolture?
- Caboolture is close to , , , .
- What is the population of Caboolture?
- Caboolture has approximately 29,534 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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