Local history in Morayfield QLD
The name comes from a Scottish region. George Raff bought land from a failed cotton company in 1868. The area grew into a farming district. It became a town with the railway line. The population has grown quickly over the last few decades.
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The origins of the name
George Raff bought land in 1868 and named it Moray Field after his home in Scotland.
From cotton to farming
In 1868, a Brisbane man named George Raff bought land previously held by the failed Caboolture Cotton Company.
The railway arrived
The suburb saw significant change with the opening of the Caboolture railway line, which runs through the area.
A place for families
The population has grown quickly as the region around Brisbane expanded, now supporting schools and shops.
A historic school
Caboolture State School opened in the area in 1873. Built the school in 1908.
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Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Morayfield. Licensed building practitioners.
