Caboolture South

QLD 4510 • Greater Brisbane

7,539
Population (2021)
$30,940
Median Income
4.92 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
AffordableFamily-FriendlySuburbanCommuter Belt

About Caboolture South

Caboolture South is a residential suburb in the Moreton Bay Region, situated on the southern edge of Caboolture approximately 45 kilometres north of Brisbane CBD. With a population of 7,539 across nearly 5 square kilometres, it is a predominantly working-class area with a median household income below the Queensland average. The suburb has a notably diverse community with a meaningful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence, making up around 7.8 per cent of the population—one of the higher proportions in the Greater Brisbane area.

Families with children are well represented, with a broad mix of primary and secondary school enrolments across government and non-government schools. Housing is affordable by Queensland standards, with median weekly rents of $320 and median mortgage repayments of $1,500 per month, attracting first homeowners and budget-conscious renters. Caboolture South's flat, low-lying landscape and proximity to the Bruce Highway make it a practical base for residents commuting to Caboolture, North Brisbane, or the Sunshine Coast.

Caboolture South falls under postcode 4510 and is governed by Moreton Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morayfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4510
Urban Area
Caboolture
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.10°, 152.95°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.92 km²
Elevation
13m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.3%

114 state housing + 34 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,300
Census 2021
7,539
42.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,116
Income 2021
$30,940
23.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,528
Born Overseas 1,548

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 346
  • 2. England 290
  • 3. Philippines 115
  • 4. Taiwan 91
  • 5. South Korea 49
  • 6. Samoa 42
  • 7. Thailand 35
  • 8. China 34
  • 9. India 30
  • 10. South Africa 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,097
Australian 2,789
Scottish 733
Irish 731
Australian Aboriginal 551
German 435
Chinese 155
Filipino 151
Maori 122
Italian 116

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,317
Both parents born in Australia
1,853
Both parents born overseas
875
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.3%
Christianity
40.3%
Buddhism
1.4%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
501 (6.6%)
5-14 years
977 (13.0%)
15-19 years
446 (5.9%)
20-24 years
514 (6.8%)
25-34 years
1,196 (15.9%)
35-44 years
873 (11.6%)
45-54 years
799 (10.6%)
55-64 years
734 (9.7%)
65-74 years
876 (11.6%)
75-84 years
486 (6.4%)
85+ years
134 (1.8%)

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