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.
- 1Jocelyn St, Caboolture
- 2Patrick St, Beachmere
- 3Dixon Ct, Beachmere
- 4Biggs Ave, Beachmere
- 5Main St, Beachmere
- 6Blaney St, Beachmere
- 7Campbell Pde, Beachmere
- 8Muldoon Pl, Ningi
- 9cnr Peel Rd & Bribie Island Rd, Ningi
- 10Bestmann Rd near Seeana Ct, Ningi
- 11cnr Bestmann Rd & Corrimal Pl, Sandstone Point
- 12Bestmann Rd E near Eimeo Pl, Sandstone Point
- 13Bestmann Road E, Sandstone Point
- 14Lakeside Cres, Ningi
- 15Water Gum Cres, Ningi
- 16Espanade, Godwin Beach
- 17ACC Moreton
- 1Elkhorn Ave, Bellara
- 2Warrigal St, Bellara
- 3cnr Pectoral Pl & Marina Blvd, Banksia Beach
- 4Raptor Crt, Banksia Beach
- 5Beagle Ave, Banksia Beach
- 6Miramar St, Bongaree
- 7Ottiwell St, Woorim
- 8Eden Cres. Woorim
- 9Morris St, Bongaree
- 10Allamanda Dr, Bongaree
- 11ACC Moreton
- 1Xanadu Dr, Bellmere
- 2Bellview St, Caboolture
- 3cnr Hillcrest Ave & Park St, Caboolture
- 4cnr Afton St & Smiths Rd, Caboolture
- 5Tullawong Primary School
- 6cnr Central Springs Pde & Speedwell St, Caboolture
- 7Smiths Rd, Caboolture
- 8Old Gympie Rd, Caboolture
- 9Old Gympie Rd, Caboolture
- 10cnr Hammond Rd & Halcot Crt, Caboolture
- 11cnr Markwell Rd & Spring Ln, Caboolture
- 12cnr Markwell Rd & Limburg Ave, Caboolture
- 13cnr Markwell Rd & Cathy Crt, Caboolture
- 14Alcock Rd, Elimbah
- 15Breadsell Dr, Caboolture
- 16cnr Murrimbah Dr & Lyndhurst Tce, Caboolture
- 17Smiths Rd, Elimbah
- 18ACC Moreton
- 1Logrunner Dr, Upper Caboolture
- 2Tinney Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 3Darley Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 4Mackney Rd, Upper Caboolture
- 5Dobson Ln, Upper Caboolture
- 6Foodworks Parkridge Dr, Upper Caboolture
- 7Olympic Crt, Upper Caboolture
- 8cnr Lincoln Ave & Olympic Crt, Upper Caboolture
- 9Minimbah State School
- 10Cresthaven Dr & Crestwood Ave, Morayfield
- 11Torrens Rd & Carob Ct, Caboolture South
- 12River Dr at Lotus Ave, Bellmere
- 13Belle Air Dr near Riverside Cct, Bellmere
- 14Daintree St, Bellmere
- 15cnr Daintree St & Tara Gr, Bellmere
- 16Swann Road, Bellmere
- 17cnr Piggott Rd & Hind Crt, Bellmere
- 18cnr Kendall Rd & Cisticola Ct, Bellmere
- 19Ulster Drive, Bellmere
- 20King St at Caboolture Swimming Pool
- 21cnr Watt St & Jade St, Caboolture
- 22ACC Moreton
- 1cnr Bigmor Dr & Remor Crt, Elimbah
- 2cnr Bigmor Dr & Sammor Dr, Elimbah
- 3Shak St, Caboolture
- 4cnr Hodgskin St & Conte St, Caboolture
- 5McMillan St, Caboolture
- 6cnr Central Lakes Dr & Reddy Dr, Caboolture
- 7cnr Seeney St & McCorley Ct, Caboolture
- 8St Columbans Ct, Caboolture
- 9Joyner Cct, Caboolture
- 10cnr Boyland St & Crawford St, Caboolture
- 11McAndrew St, Caboolture
- 12Lloyd St, Caboolture
- 13Male Rd, Caboolture
- 14cnr Scribbly Gum & White Ash Crt, Caboolture
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1Carnarvon Dr, Beerwah
- 2Sahara Rd, Glass House Mountains
- 3Sugar Coast Dr, Glass House Mountains
- 4Summit Close, Glass House Mountains
- 5Wattle St, Beerburrum
- 6Carawatha Rd, Elimbah
- 7Brushwood Place, Elimbah
- 8Beerburrum Rd near Kirsty Crt, Caboolture
- 9ACC Moreton
- 1Coach Stop William St, Kilcoy
- 2cnr Mary Smokes Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Royston
- 3Woodford Memorial Park, Woodford
- 4Pates Rd, Wamuran
- 5ACC Moreton
- 1cnr Woodsmoke Crt & Homestead Rd, Morayfield
- 2cnr Sauvignon Dr & Williamson Rd, Morayfield
- 3cnr Williamson Rd & Excelsier Dr Morayfield
- 4Oakey Flat Rd, Morayfield
- 5cnr Creekside Dr & River Oak Way, Narangba
- 6Stone Ridge Bvd, Narangba
- 7cnr Tadorna St & Venus St, Burpengary
- 8Rosehill Rd, Burpengary
- 9cnr Hedges Ave & Pitt Rd, Burpengary
- 10Busoni Cres, Burpengary
- 11Hauton Rd, Burpengary
- 12cnr Lakeview & Oakey Flats Rd, Morayfield
- 13Greenbury Crt, Morayfield
- 14Oakey Flat Rd, Morayfield
- 15ACC Moreton
- 1cnr Princess St & Sunseeker St, Burpengary
- 2Cobb Rd, Burpengary East
- 3cnr Normanby Cres & Moreton Bay Blvd, Morayfield
- 4Graham Rd, Morayfield
- 5Laver St, Morayfield
- 6Coach Rd W near Lomandra Dr, Morayfield
- 7cnr Jack St & Graham Rd, Morayfield
- 8Market Dr near Suter Dr, Caboolture South
- 9Kevin Grove, Caboolture South
- 10Caboolture Train Station
- 11ACC Moreton
- 1Windsor St, Woodford
- 2Woodford Memorial Park, Woodford
- 3Scotts Ln & D'Aguilar Hwy, Woodford
- 4cnr Mt Mee Rd & Newman Ln, Delaney Creek
- 5cnr D'Aguilar Hwy & Mount Mee Rd, D'Aguilar
- 6cnr Bell St & D'Aguilar Hwy, D'Aguilar
- 7cnr Cash St & Hartley Dr, D'Aguilar
- 8Akoonah Way, D'Aguilar
- 9cnr Patanga Pl & Akoonah Way, D'Aguilar
- 10cnr Rucker Rd & Campbells Pocket Rd, Wamuran
- 11cnr Forestcreek Pl & Mountaintrack Dr, Wamuran
- 12cnr Bye Rd & D'Aguilar Hwy, Wamuran
- 13cnr County Dr & D'Aguilar Hwy, Wamuran
- 14cnr Machinery Pde & Commercial Dr, Caboolture
- 15ACC Moreton
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
- 2023 term dates:
- Term 1: 23 January - 31 March
- Term 2: 17 April - 16 June
- Term 3: 10 July - 15 September
- Term 4: 3 October - 29 November