Morayfield South is being mapped out to house about 26,000 people, with new roads, schools and stricter bushfire building rules proposed as part of a major planning shift by the City of Moreton Bay.
The proposal follows community consultation held from 13 October to 7 November 2025 and was endorsed at a council general meeting on 22 April 2026, where councillors agreed to seek approval from Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie.
Detailed structure plan reshapes how Morayfield South will function
The City of Moreton Bay has put forward Major Planning Scheme Amendment No.4, outlining not just where growth will occur, but how the suburb will be designed day to day. According to a City of Moreton Bay media release, the plan introduces a structure that connects homes, schools and public spaces through a network of roads, pathways and community hubs.
Planning documents show the proposal goes further than earlier versions of the area’s blueprint. Environmental corridors have been expanded and refined to better protect vegetation and link green spaces across the suburb. New walking and cycling routes are also planned alongside these corridors to connect residents to parks, schools and local centres.
Changes to the road network are also included, with a revised road hierarchy designed to handle future traffic while avoiding sensitive environmental areas. A previously proposed road link between Oakey Flat Road and Clark Road has been removed after further assessment found it could impact an environmental corridor.
Key changes shift earlier plans for transport and local centres
Some earlier ideas for the suburb have been reworked or removed entirely. Planning documents indicate a previously proposed train station has been taken out of the plan following further investigation and advice from the State Government. The surrounding land has instead been reallocated for new neighbourhood development while retaining environmental protections.
Community feedback has also led to changes in where key facilities will be located. A local centre and community hub originally planned for one area has been moved to the corner of Hauton Road and Blewers Road, while some district parks have been relocated to better meet expected demand and accessibility standards.
Council planning material indicates the suburb will be built around walkable neighbourhoods, where homes, shops and services are positioned within close reach of each other, supported by active transport links.
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Bushfire rules extend across Moreton Bay suburbs
Beyond Morayfield South, the amendment also changes how bushfire risk is managed across the wider City of Moreton Bay. The proposal removes existing exemptions that allowed some buildings in residential, township, centre and industry zones to avoid meeting national bushfire safety standards.
Under current rules, certain homes and facilities can be built in bushfire-prone areas without complying with National Construction Code requirements. The amendment would extend those requirements to more building types, aiming to improve safety outcomes as development continues across the region.
Community feedback shapes final proposal
Residents who took part in the consultation process will be able to review how their feedback was considered, with Cr Tony Latter noting community input was used to refine the proposal before it was sent to the State Government.
The final decision now rests with the state, which will review the amendment and determine whether it can proceed, either as proposed or with conditions. If approved, the City of Moreton Bay will formally adopt the changes and begin implementing the updated planning framework.
Published 27-April-2026
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