Caboolture and neighbouring suburbs including Wamuran, Elimbah, Toorbul, Moodlu, Ningi, Bellmere, Caboolture South, Morayfield and Beachmere are now eligible for financial assistance after severe hailstorms impacted the Moreton Bay region in November 2025.
Storm Impact Across Caboolture
Severe hailstorms moved across south-east Queensland during November 2025, affecting Caboolture and other parts of the Moreton Bay region.
More than 170,000 homes lost power during the week, with the highest number of outages reaching more than 162,000 properties on Monday afternoon. The storm activity was followed by hot conditions, with temperatures staying above 20 degrees overnight across parts of the south-east.
Hardship Support for Caboolture Residents
Caboolture has been activated for several personal hardship grants available under the Southern Coast Severe Storms recovery program.
Support includes Emergency Hardship Assistance, Essential Services Hardship Assistance, Essential Household Contents Grants, Essential Services Safety and Reconnection, and Structural Assistance Grants.
Joint-funded assistance provides payments of up to $80,000 for uninsured homes with major structural damage. Additional support includes payments of up to $900 for extended loss of essential services, as well as $180 for individuals or up to $900 for families to cover essential items such as food, clothing and medicine.
Caboolture and Nearby Activated Suburbs
Caboolture is included in the list of Moreton Bay suburbs activated for support. Nearby areas also included are Wamuran, Elimbah, Toorbul, Moodlu, Ningi, Bellmere, Caboolture South, Morayfield and Beachmere.
Where Caboolture Residents Can Apply
Residents can confirm eligibility and apply through the disaster help website or the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349. Community Recovery Hubs are operating at the Beachmere Community Centre, the Bribie Island Recreation Hall and the Wamuran Sports Complex Hall, where support with applications and referrals is available.
Community Feedback in Affected Areas
Residents from several Moreton Bay suburbs, including Burpengary and Petrie, have reported ongoing power issues following the storms. Authorities have continued updating the activated suburb list, with more areas added as eligibility is confirmed.
Continuing Recovery Efforts
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority has stated it is continuing to work with other agencies to activate all required disaster assistance. Caboolture residents are encouraged to follow official updates and access available recovery services as the region continues through its recovery period.
Published 1-Dec-2025
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