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Caboolture: What the Top 10 Sales Reveal About Moreton Bay’s Busiest Market

Did you know Caboolture is now Queensland’s busiest property market — and that momentum is carrying straight into 2026?

According to the latest data from InfoTrack, the suburb recorded more house sales than any other location in the state in the December 2025 quarter, leading a group of high-activity markets across South East Queensland.

The Top 5 suburbs by house sales for Q4 2025 were:

  1. Caboolture
  2. Morayfield
  3. Springfield Lakes
  4. Redbank Plains
  5. Buderim

It’s a result that underscores how strongly Moreton Bay has emerged as a growth corridor, driven by affordability, larger land parcels and access to key transport and employment hubs.

But this isn’t just a story about volume.

Because while Caboolture led the state in the number of sales at the end of 2025, its highest-value transactions in early 2026 point to something more important — a shift in what buyers are actually willing to pay for.

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What Buyers Are Really Paying For

At the upper end of the Caboolture market, the definition of value is shifting.

Buyers are not chasing prestige in the traditional sense. They are prioritising space, flexibility and control.

That includes:

  • Dual living for extended families
  • Large sheds and infrastructure for work or storage
  • Acreage blocks with room to expand
  • Properties that can generate income or adapt over time

These preferences align with broader trends across Moreton Bay, where buyer demand has been driven by affordability, larger land parcels and access to key transport and employment hubs, according to recent InfoTrack data. The region’s continued population growth is also reinforcing demand for housing that offers more space and flexibility.

It also sets the context for the suburb’s top sales in early 2026.

The Top 10 Sales (Early 2026)

The following sales show how those priorities are translating into real prices.

1. 59 Harrow Court, Caboolture — $1,950,000

5 bed | 4 bath | 11 car
Sold by Mary-Jane Matthews (10 Feb 2026)

A standout multi-dwelling estate on 8,000sqm featuring a main residence, modern granny flat and separate pool house, alongside a large powered shed and resort-style pool.
What this sale shows: The very top of the Caboolture market is being driven by fully self-contained, multi-generational estates rather than standard homes.

2. 197 Old Gympie Road, Caboolture — $1,900,000

4 bed | 3 bath | 6 car
Sold by Adam Charlton (16 Feb 2026)

A newly built Hamptons-style residence with high-end finishes, featuring a resort-style pool, outdoor entertaining zone with pizza oven, and a large high-bay shed with mezzanine.
What this sale shows: Premium new builds with luxury finishes and serious infrastructure are setting new benchmarks, even in traditionally value-driven markets.

3. 38 Murrimbah Drive, Caboolture — $1,850,000

4 bed | 2 bath | 6 car
Sold by Kathy Sweeney (17 Feb 2026)

Located in The Lake Estate, this home pairs high-end interior finishes with a resort-style pool and a powered five-bay shed, all on a 3,878sqm landscaped block.
What this sale shows: Buyers are paying a premium for turnkey acreage homes that combine lifestyle, presentation and functional space.

4. 10 Harrow Court, Caboolture — $1,800,000

5 bed | 3 bath | 3 car
Sold by Tiffany Warren & Adam Cini (10 Mar 2026)

A dual-living property with a fully self-contained granny flat, multiple living zones and an 11-metre pool, designed for both shared and independent living.
What this sale shows: Dual living is no longer a niche feature — it is a major value driver in Caboolture’s upper tier.

5. 21–23 Urban Road, Caboolture — $1,775,000

5 bed | 2 bath | 8 car
Sold by Adam Charlton (12 Mar 2026)

A fully renovated acreage home with three living areas, resort-style pool, and extensive infrastructure including a 12m x 12m shed and dedicated caravan storage.
What this sale shows: Buyers are placing significant value on properties that cater to lifestyle, storage and work-from-home or trade needs.

6. 3 Greenleaf Court, Caboolture — $1,700,000

4 bed | 3 bath | 4 car
Sold by Adam Charlton (18 Mar 2026)

A newly built 2025 home featuring dual master suites, a large powered shed with three-phase power, and high-spec inclusions including ducted air and solar.
What this sale shows: Modern builds with flexible layouts for extended families are becoming increasingly attractive to buyers upgrading into acreage.

7. 5 Ann Maree Drive, Caboolture — $1,700,000

5 bed | 3 bath | 4 car
Sold by James Chippendale (19 Jan 2026)

A grand, architecturally detailed home with multiple living zones, wraparound verandahs, and a resort-style pool, set within a premium acreage enclave.
What this sale shows: Established prestige-style homes in blue-chip pockets are holding strong appeal, particularly where scale and craftsmanship are evident.

8. 10–14 Elva Street, Caboolture — $1,700,000

3 bed | 2 bath | 5 car
Sold by Frank Pike (06 Mar 2026)

A 5,454sqm property with residential zoning and subdivision potential, complemented by sheds, orchard and a well-maintained home.
What this sale shows: Development upside and land banking potential are key drivers of value, not just the dwelling itself.

9. 12 Gerald Court, Caboolture — $1,560,000

16 bed | 3 bath | 5 car
Sold by Paige Creedon (12 Jan 2026)

A renovated dual-living estate with a detached granny flat, premium finishes and over 500sqm under roof, designed for extended family or income potential.
What this sale shows: Income-generating or multi-family configurations are becoming a core consideration for buyers at this price point.

10. 365 Markwell Road, Caboolture — $1,560,000

4 bed | 2 bath | 14 car
Sold by Mick O’Keefe (12 Feb 2026)

A private acreage property with a lagoon-style pool and exceptional infrastructure, including three sheds and capacity for up to 14 vehicles.
What this sale shows: Extreme storage and vehicle capacity remain a defining feature of high-value sales in Caboolture’s acreage market.

Across all 10 sales, one pattern is clear: space, flexibility and income potential are consistently outperforming traditional housing features.

What These Sales Have in Common

Look across Caboolture’s top 10 sales, and a clear pattern emerges.

These are not standard suburban homes competing on finishes alone. They are properties built around capability.

Most offer some combination of:

  • Dual living or multiple dwellings
  • Large-scale sheds or workshop infrastructure
  • Acreage blocks with room to expand
  • Features that support home businesses, storage or income

In many cases, it’s not just the home driving the result — it’s what the property enables.

Across Moreton Bay, buyers are prioritising space, flexibility and usable land. In Caboolture, that dynamic is amplified. Value is tied to what the property enables, not just what it is. In inner Brisbane, by contrast, value is still largely driven by scarcity and proximity.

What It All Means

Caboolture’s rise is no longer just about affordability.

It reflects a broader shift in buyer priorities across South East Queensland, where space, adaptability and long-term utility are becoming more important than proximity alone.

For buyers, Caboolture offers options.

For sellers, it offers depth of demand.

And for the market more broadly, it signals that value is no longer defined by postcode alone, but by what a property allows you to do.

Disclaimer: Sales data is based on publicly available information at the time of publication and may not include all transactions, particularly those where the sale price has not been publicly disclosed. The information provided is for general informational purposes only, and readers are encouraged to conduct their own research.

Published 23-March-2026
Featured Image Credit: Whereis.com

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