Sandstone Point Schools & More
Sandstone Point, located in the Moreton Bay Region of Queensland, is a charming coastal suburb with a population of approximately 4000 people. This beachside town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance to its residents, and holiday fun to travellers.
History of Sandstone Point
Sandstone Point has a rich historical background. The area was originally known as Toorbul Point, and was once an assembly place for members of the Ningy Ningy Aboriginal clan. The word "Toorbul'' or "Turrbal" was first learned by Nundah missionaries in 1841, and refers to the bora ground south of Bestman Road.
During World War II, Sandstone Point served as an allied amphibious training base, highlighting it as a strategically important location during the war. In 1995 a monument was erected to commemorate the Australian and American personnel who trained in the area while serving.
Schools Near Sandstone Point
There are no schools within the suburb itself. The closest options will have residents travelling just across the bridge to the Bribie Island Primary and Secondary State Schools. There are several public and private schools in Caboolture, which is only a short drive from Sandstone Point, including Australian Christian College - Moreton.
Parents looking for P-12 Christian schooling options near Sandstone Point will find that the students of ACC Moreton are well known, well loved and well taught by a dedicated team of Christian teachers.
Popular Restaurants and Venues
Sandstone Point is home to the renowned Sandstone Point Hotel and Holiday Resort. The iconic establishment offers a range of dining options, from casual pub fare to gourmet cuisine, and hosts a number of big events throughout the year from desserts festivals to rock concerts featuring world renowned bands. With its waterfront location and stunning views, the Sandstone Point Hotel is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
Accompanying the Sandstone Point Hotel is the Sandstone Point Holiday Resort, which offers a range of accommodation options for those looking to stay in the area. The resort features a plethora of facilities including a waterplay park, a 500m2 heated pool, a playground, a tennis court, and more. Visitors can enjoy adventurous activities for families or have a relaxing weekend getaway.
Hobbies and Interests of Residents in Sandstone Point
With its coastal features and surrounding bodies of water like Pumicestone Channel, Deception Bay, and Moreton Bay, water-based activities are popular among residents. Boating, fishing, and water sports are common pastimes enjoyed by many. The area also offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, with parks like Pebble Beach Common and Spinnaker Park providing spaces for picnics, walking, and other leisure activities.
Sandstone Point’s local economy
Sandstone Point is a popular tourist destination, while also offering residents convenient commuting options to the nearby larger suburb of Caboolture. Major industries in the area include retail, hospitality, and tourism, with attractions such as The Sandstone Point Holiday Resort, Spinnaker Sound Marina, and the nearby Bribie Island drawing visitors to the area.
Transport Options in Sandstone Point
Sandstone Point is conveniently located along Bribie Island Road, which connects it to the bustling Caboolture to the west, and to the serene beaches of Bribie Island to the east. Regular bus services connect Sandstone Point to the nearby business hub of Caboolture, from which they can further connect along the highway or by train to Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and beyond.
ACC Moreton offers a private school bus service to Sandstone Point on school days. See the map below for options.
- 1Lawrence St, Caboolture
- 2Jocelyn St, Caboolture
- 3Patrick St, Beachmere
- 4cnr Fiona St & Grove Cres, Beachmere
- 5Dixon Ct, Beachmere
- 6Biggs Ave, Beachmere
- 7cnr Elizabeth St & Bishop Rd, Beachmere
- 8Blaney St, Beachmere
- 9cnr Aylward Rd & Relesah Dr, Ningi
- 10Bus Stop 1023 Bribie Island Rd, Ningi
- 11Bribie Island Rd, Ningi
- 12Lakeside Cres, Ningi
- 13Water Gum Cres, Ningi
- 14Bestmann Rd at Corrimal Place, Sandstone Point
- 15Eimeo Pl, Sandstone Point
- 16Bestmann Rd at Pebble Beach Retirement, Sandstone Point
- 17Bus Stop, Bestmann Rd near Fairhaven Dr, Ningi
- 18Bus Stop, Bestmann Rd near Greygum Ct, Ningi
- 19Bestmann Rd near Lever Ct, Ningi
- 20ACC Moreton
- 1Corymbia Way, Banksia Beach
- 2Bus stop Avon Ave near Headsail Dr, Banksia Beach
- 3Beagle Ave, Banksia Beach
- 4cnr Pectoral Pl & Marina Blvd, Banksia Beach
- 5cnr Warrigal & Boronia Dr, Bribie Island
- 6Warrigal St, Bellara
- 7Elkhorn Ave, Bellara
- 8Miramar St, Bongaree
- 9cnr Sunshine Ave & First Ave, Woorim
- 10Arcadia Ave, Woorim
- 11Eden Cres, Woorim
- 12Morris St, Bongaree
- 13ACC Moreton
- 1Cobb Rd, Burpengary East
- 2cnr Normanby Cres & Moreton Bay Blvd, Burpengary East
- 3Buckley Rd, Burpengary East
- 4Mellino Dr & Millie St, Morayfield
- 5Bus Stop, Glenwood Dr near Cotswold St, Morayfield
- 6Laver St, Morayfield
- 7Alexander Cres, Morayfield
- 8cnr Jack St & Graham Rd, Morayfield
- 9cnr Raff Rd & Bunya Crt, Caboolture South
- 10Tallowwood St & Raff Rd, Caboolture South
- 11bus stop Market Dr near Suter Dr, Caboolture South
- 12Kevin Grove, Caboolture South
- 13ACC Moreton
- 1Bellview St, Caboolture
- 2cnr Hillcrest Ave & Park St, Caboolture
- 3bus stop Tullawong Primary School
- 4cnr Foxglove St & Central Springs Pde, Caboolture
- 5cnr Central Springs Pde & Speedwell St, Caboolture
- 6Smiths Rd, Caboolture
- 7Old Gympie Rd, Caboolture
- 8cnr Hammond Rd & Halcot Crt, Caboolture
- 9cnr Markwell Rd & Spring Ln, Caboolture
- 10cnr Markwell Rd & Limburg Ave, Caboolture
- 11cnr Markwell Rd & Cathy Crt, Caboolture
- 12Alcock Rd, Elimbah
- 13Breadsell Dr, Caboolture
- 14cnr Murrimbah Dr & Lyndhurst Tce, Caboolture
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1Riflebird Dr, Upper Caboolture
- 2Logrunner Dr, Upper Caboolture
- 3Tinney Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 4Darley Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 5Dobson Ln, Upper Caboolture
- 6Foodworks Parkridge Dr, Upper Caboolture
- 7cnr Lincoln Ave & Olympic Crt, Upper Caboolture
- 8Olympic Crt, Upper Caboolture
- 9Minimbah State School
- 10Cresthaven Dr & Crestwood Ave, Morayfield
- 11Torrens Rd & Carob Ct, Caboolture South
- 12Courtie St, Bellmere
- 13Belle Air Dr near Riverside Cct, Bellmere
- 14River Dr at Lotus Ave, Bellmere
- 15Daintree St, Bellmere
- 16cnr Daintree St & Tara Gr, Bellmere
- 17Swann Road, Bellmere
- 18Pitkin Ave, Bellmere
- 19Ulster Drive, Bellmere
- 20King St at Caboolture Swimming Pool
- 21Watt St near Pearl Cr, Caboolture
- 22ACC Moreton
- 1bus stop Cowie St near Ruby St, Caboolture
- 2Jacques Cl, Caboolture
- 3McCorley Crt, Caboolture
- 4cnr Seeney St & McCorley Ct, Caboolture
- 5cnr Central Lakes Dr & Reddy Dr, Caboolture
- 6St Columbans Ct, Caboolture
- 7McAndrew St, Caboolture
- 8Crooks St, Caboolture
- 9McMillan St, Caboolture
- 10Shak St, Caboolture
- 11cnr Hodgskin St & Conte St, Caboolture
- 12cnr Mortimer & Walter St, Caboolture
- 13ACC Moreton
- 1cnr Laurel St and Beerwah Pde, Beerwah
- 2Nichols Ave, Beerwah
- 3Carnarvon Dr, Beerwah
- 4Sahara Rd, Glass House Mountains
- 5Sugar Coast Dr, Glass House Mountains
- 6Summit Close, Glass House Mountains
- 7cnr Bowen Rd & Steve Irwin Way, Glass House
- 8Beerburrum Rd & Acacia Ave, Beerburrum
- 9Carawatha Rd, Elimbah
- 10cnr Remor Crt & Bigmor Dr, Elimbah
- 11cnr Bigmor Dr & Sammor Rd, Elimbah
- 12cnr Sunita Dr & Bigmore Dr, Elimbah
- 13Kapyong Rd, Caboolture
- 14Scribbly Gum & White Ash Crt, Caboolture
- 15bus stop Elof Rd near Riccardo St, Caboolture
- 16bus stop Cowie St near Ruby St, Caboolture
- 17ACC Moreton
- 1Coach Stop William St, Kilcoy
- 2cnr Mary Smokes Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Royston
- 3Durundur St, Woodford
- 4Woodford Memorial Park
- 5cnr Peterson Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Woodford
- 6Scotts La & D'Aguilar Highway, Woodford
- 7Mt Mee Rd & Newman Ln, Delaneys Creek
- 8cnr Cash St & Hartley Dr, D'Aguilar
- 9Akoonah Way, D'Aguilar
- 10cnr Patanga Pl & Akoonah Way, D'Aguiliar
- 11CJ Pastries Wamuran
- 12cnr County Dr & D'Aguilar Hwy
- 13ACC Moreton
- 1Lakeview Rd, Morayfield
- 2cnr Williamson Rd & Excelsier Dr, Morayfield
- 3Oakey Flat Rd, Morayfield
- 4Facer Rd, Burpengary
- 5Grace Cres, Narangba
- 6Awesome Dr, Narangba
- 7Pioneer Dr, Narangba
- 8Venus St & Tadorna St, Narangba
- 9cnr Pitt Rd & Hedges Ave, Burpengary
- 10Busoni Cres, Burpengary
- 11ACC Moreton
- 1Forestcreek Pl, Wamuran
- 2Woodcrest Pl, Wamuran
- 3Depina Dr, Wamuran
- 4Pates Rd, Elimbah
- 5Carawatha Rd, Elimbah
- 6Brushwood Pl, Elimbah
- 7cnr Kirsty Crt & Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture
- 8ACC Moreton
The information on this page is a guide only, contact the school for more information.
Local Businesses, Sandstone Point
Sandstone Point and its neighbouring suburbs host a range of local businesses that cater to the needs of residents, including:
By supporting these local businesses, residents contribute to the growth and development of the community.
Suburb Snapshot
- The drive time from Sandstone Point to ACC Moreton is approximately 25 minutes.
- Before and after school care is available for students of ACC Moreton through SmartPlay Caboolture (onsite).
- Efficient kiss and drop zone operates along the front of ACC Moreton.
- Bell times: 8.30am to 3.00pm
- 2024 term dates:
- Term 1: 22 January - 28 March
- Term 2: 15 April - 14 June
- Term 3: 10 July - 13 September
- Term 4: 30 September - 4 December