If a move to Morayfield QLD is on the cards for your family, now is the time to act. Our suburb is in high demand due to its large house blocks that are closely located to great schools, expanding health services and a huge retail hub. Ideally positioned less than 45km north of the Brisbane CBD and 60km to the Sunshine Coast, it’s just a short commute to the city for work, and the Coast for weekend beach trips. For us locals, it is no surprise that Morayfield has been twice named in Australia’s top 100 suburbs to watch, by realestate.com.au. We love it here and you will too!
To help you get a feel for the area, we have pulled together a local’s overview of what Morayfield can offer your budget conscience family. We will talk you through what education is like in the area, where to grab the best coffee, your retail options, and how much it is likely to cost you to settle in Morayfield. Let us take you on a tour to find out what makes our suburb a booming property gem.
Morayfield at a glance
Morayfield is a suburb of the City of Moreton Bay, featuring large residential blocks perfect for families. Until the mid-1980s, it remained a rural area consisting of a small dairy holding and small crop farming enterprises. We have loved watching the area transform itself over the past 15 years from a thriving farming hub to a bustling city. When you drive around the area you will mostly see low-set brick homes and some semi-rural acreage.
- Local Government: City of Moreton Bay.
- Population: 59,080 people (2021, ABS).
- Location: South of Caboolture and North of Burpengary.
- Transport: The Bruce Highway and Caboolture railway line.
- History: Originally inhabited by the Gubbi Gubbi people, Morayfield was officially named in 1881.
- Shopping: Morayfield Shopping Centre is a major shopping precinct. Only a 15-minute drive to north lakes, IKEA, and Costco.
- Morayfield Real Estate (renting and buying): Options to suit all budgets.
Why you should move to Morayfield
If you are over living in a home on a postage stamp size block, and want space for the kids to run, you need to seriously consider Morayfield. Some of the highlights of living here include:
- Affordable housing: There is a broad range of housing options from quaint cottages to large modern homes. Not to mention big blocks. If you are eager to stick to acreage, you won’t find better value.
- Convenience: Morayfield QLD boasts a big shopping centre, restaurants, and attractions close by. Everything is a 2-minute drive or a short walk.
- Close to the beach: Morayfield is only 24 minutes to surf beaches on Bribie Island and 35 minutes to the Redcliffe Peninsula.
- Community minded: Expect to have good neighbours. We have found ours to be the most helpful and understanding people we’ve ever met. Neighbours in Morayfield watch out for each other.
- The local health services are amazing: There are several medical centres and hospitals nearby that Morayfield doctors love to work at including the Caboolture Hospital and Caboolture Private Hospital. If you are needing to see doctors, Morayfield will provide you with plenty of options.
- Education: Not only are there plenty of schools in the area but the University of Sunshine Coast, Caboolture campus is close by.
- Bright future: There is a lot of development happening. This is helping our community move forward.
Morayfield shopping has something for everyone
If like us, you love retail therapy, Morayfield shops have an above average selection of retailers to enjoy.
Morayfield Shopping Centre
Morayfield Shopping Centre, located on Morayfield Road, is huge so bring your walking shoes. Within the Centre you will find all the big name stores including Coles, Woolworths, Kmart, Target, and Big W spread across one level. The Morayfield Cinemas are very popular with local families and there are over 150 specialty stores for specific purchases. Plus, the Centre has free undercover car parking. If you need to send a special package, the Morayfield Post Office is conveniently located in the centre too.
- Where: 171 Morayfield Road, Morayfield 4506
- Explore Morayfield Shopping Centre
Morayfield Super Centre
The Morayfield Supercentre is home to many popular stores such as TK Maxx, The Reject Shop, and Aldi. You can get crafty at Spotlight Morayfield, work on your fitness at the Morayfield gym FitStop, or pamper your pooch at Petbarn Morayfield.
- Where: 312 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield QLD 4506
- Keep up to date on the Morayfield Super Centre
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For the best meat at the cheapest prices, be sure to visit Meat City Morayfield. They have delicious grass fed beef and family friendly weekly specials.
Our preferred local Morayfield dentist is 1300Smiles who offer the best service and are always great in a tooth emergency.
If you are making the move with pets, you will need to find a Morayfield vet and the team at Morayfield Veterinary Clinic have come to our rescue many times.
Morayfield’s best eats
For delicious treats and some of the best coffee in Morayfield you simply must visit Lisa’s Willow Tree Café. We also highly rate Barrow and Bear Travel and Coffee. Their coffee art is impressive.
You can’t go past a delicious lunch or dinner at Morayfield Tavern. On Sunday’s kids eat free and they generally have activities like face painting and puppy cuddles.
If your family loves coconut rice and satay, Zab Thai Restaurant is for you. This little restaurant has the best service and friendly staff. Plus, they deliver!
For Morayfield fish and chips head to Hook’d on Seafood in the heart of town. They do the best fresh barramundi and crunchy potato scallops.
The Morayfield property market is hot!
Morayfield is quickly emerging as a property hotspot. It was ranked among the top 5 suburbs in Greater Brisbane for house sales in 2023. The median property price for a 4-bedroom house in Morayfield is currently $630,000 and $430,000 for a 3-bedroom unit. To keep up with demand, new land is being unlocked in the region, catering to all buyer types – from first home buyers to upgrades, downsizers and investors. So, if you’re planning to move to Morayfield, you better do it soon.
Morayfield rentals are booming too! Houses are being rented for as much as $550 per week so if you are looking for an investment property 4506 is a great choice.
Local employment opportunities in Morayfield
Morayfield jobs often include roles in retail, education, and health. In addition to these local jobs, many of our residents make the short commute to Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast for employment. According to the 2021 Census, 51% of Morayfield residents worked full time and a further 31% work part time.
Creating bright futures is a priority in Morayfield
Morayfield offers excellent educational opportunities with a variety of high-quality schools, including public, private, and early learning centres, ensuring a strong foundation for children of all ages. For example, Morayfield State School has 432 students aged from grades Prep to Year 6 and offers comprehensive literacy and numeracy programs aimed at building strong foundational skills. Other state schools in the area include:
- Morayfield East State School: Prep to Year 6.
- Minimbah State School: Prep to Year 6.
- Morayfield State High School: Year 7 – 12.
And if you’re leaning towards private education, there’s:
- Carmichael College: Prep – Year 10.
The abundance of excellent schools in the area is a significant advantage for families residing here, providing reassurance that regardless of your child’s needs or interests, there is a school available to meet them where they are at.
If you are looking to buy a home in the area, check the catchment area of that house for the local schools.
Morayfield weather
Morayfield weather is just like our community, warm and welcoming. The average temperature is 22.28ºC which is 1.91% higher than Australia’s averages. Morayfield typically receives about 18.24 millimetres (0.72 inches) of precipitation and has 35.26 rainy days (9.66% of the time) annually.
Be aware that low lying areas including the lower carpark of the Morayfield Shopping Centre will flood, so keep that in mind when choosing your new home or visiting the area during wet weather.
Getting to and from Morayfield
By train: Morayfield train station provides public transport to Brisbane, Ipswich, Caboolture, and the Sunshine Coast.
By car: The Bruce Highway is your best option for heading to the city and beyond, but it can become blocked due to accidents and traffic. Morayfield Road is a major road that passes through both Morayfield and Caboolture. Most of the region’s shops are situated on this major road and you can use it as a detour if needed.
By bus: All bus services in Morayfield travel via the Morayfield Bus Station located at 171 Morayfield Road, adjacent to Devereaux Drive, with access to Morayfield Shopping Centre.
Things to do and see around Morayfield
In Morayfield, there’s always something to do, from exploring the vibrant Morayfield Shopping Centre and enjoying local parks to participating in community events and savouring diverse dining options. Here are our top picks:
Caboolture Bowl & Mini Golf
We love our local bowling alley based in Morayfield that includes a brand new laser tag course, a 9 hole Wild West mini golf course that glows in the dark and an arcade. It was even voted the best bowling centre in Queensland. On Friday and Saturday nights they host family friendly disco bowling events.
- Where: 207 Morayfield Road, Morayfield, QLD
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 9am – late
- Find out more about Caboolture Bowl and Mini Golf
Caboolture Regional Art Gallery
You don’t need to head into the city to get your art fix. The Caboolture Regional Art Gallery brings the best of Australian art to the region for everyone to enjoy. We love to pop into the gallery with the kids on school holidays as there are always free programs for them to explore.
- Where: 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510
- Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Closed on public holidays.
- See what’s on at the Caboolture Regional Art Gallery
Centenary Lakes
This large park boasts spectacular lakes, rainforest, and waterfall backdrops with bridges over streams and endless wildlife. It is the perfect place to bring your kids to ride their bikes or to knock out a steady run around the grounds. If you’re keen for outdoor exercise, there is fixed exercise equipment. For the kids, there is a fully fenced and covered playground in the adjoining Apex Park. If you have a fur baby, you will love the dog exercise area.
- Where: Morayfield Road, Caboolture 4510
- Explore Centenary Lakes
Caboolture Country Markets
Forget about Eumundi, this dog-friendly market is one of the biggest and longest running markets in South East Queensland with hundreds of stalls on offer every Sunday. You can pop in to grab reasonably priced fresh and local produce or snap up a second hand bargain. We love grabbing a bite to eat from some of the 25 foodie stalls offering up freshly ground coffee, international cuisine and more. For the kids, there is a jumping castle, animal nursery and carnival games. The bush honey is the best and the plants are top quality too.
- Where: Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture Qld 4510
- Opening hours: Open every Sunday from 5:00am to 11:30am
- Keep up to date on the Caboolture Country Markets
Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology
Wait till you see this place! The Abbey Museum is a treasure trove housing artefacts from the past 500,000 years including the Roman Empire and Ancient Egypt. The museum hosts popular and realistic historical events including the Abbey Medieval Festival that sells out each year. If you are looking for something to keep the kids occupied over the school holidays, be sure to check out the museum’s Kids Dig It program where kids get to play Archaeologist for the day.
- Where: 1/63 The Abbey Place, Caboolture Qld 4510
- Opening hours: Monday -Saturday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Find out what’s on at the Abbey Museum
Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum
Strap yourself in for Queensland’s only flying warbird museum where you can still fly in a warplane! The museum is dedicated to preserving and publicly displaying artefacts from Australian aviation history including WW2 and Vietnam. It is a must-see for plane enthusiasts or military history buffs. The friendly and informative museum staff will help your family get hands on with real helicopters and planes.
- Where: Hangar 101, 157 McNaught Road, Caboolture Qld 4510.
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 9am – 3pm.
- Plan your trip to the Caboolture Warplane Museum
Caboolture Historical Village
Spread across 12 acres, the Caboolture Historical Village has been listed as the number one tourist destination in the region. Step back in time to the 1800’s/early 1900’s to explore over 70 buildings including the gaol, general store, barber, doctor, dentist, blacksmith, hospital, school, mechanics shop and everything you would expect in a “Ye Olde” settlement. You can even visit the model railway and take a train ride. It really gives an insight into how people lived back in the day. There are plenty of places to eat or enjoy a picnic in beautiful grounds.
- Where: 280 Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture 4510
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 9am – 4pm
- Unlock history at the Caboolture Historical Village
Morayfield Sports & Events Centre
If your family loves their sport, you are going to be spending heaps of time at this multi-sport centre. Comprising of five indoor timber sprung courts, the centre is home to volleyball, badminton, basketball, indoor soccer, pickleball and more. There is also a large indoor event space allowing major sporting competitions to be held at the venue.
- Where: 298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield 4506
- Find out what’s on at the Morayfield Sports & Events Centre
Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park
If you love exploring the great outdoors a trip to the 231 hectare Sheep Station Creek for a hike needs to be on your to-do list. Protected since 1977, this best kept Brisbane North bush walking secret will give your family a quiet and easy escape into nature. Its open, grassy forests provide an ideal habitat for the resident koala. wallaby, short-beaked echidna and locally threatened Greater Glider families. There are 3 easy walking circuits to enjoy including the scenic Grey Gum Circuit, a 4.4-kilometre loop.
- Explore the many trails at Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park
The Big Strawberry at Rolins Farm
These strawberries are big, juicy, and delicious! A visit to Rolins Farm is an annual tradition for most families in Morayfield. You get to pick your own strawberries and then stay on for a strawberry ice cream while the kids play on the small park. It does get super busy, so be sure to visit the farm early.
- Where: 190 Rutters Road, Elimbah, Queensland
- Open during strawberry season from June to October each year
- Find the next pick your own dates at Rolins Farm
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