Lilywood is a rural

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in the

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, Australia.

History

In April 2023, the

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decided to reflect the growing population of the region by creating five new localities named

Corymbia ''Corymbia'', commonly known as bloodwoods, is a genus of about one hundred species of tree that, along with ''Eucalyptus'', '' Angophora'' and several smaller groups, are referred to as eucalypts. Until 1990, corymbias were included in the g ...

, Greenstone, Lilywood, Wagtail Grove, and Waraba by excising parts of the existing localities of Bellmere,

Rocksberg Rocksberg is a rural locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the , Rocksberg had a population of 277 people. In April 2023, the Queensland Government decided to reflect the growing population of the region by creating five ...

, Upper Caboolture, and

Wamuran Wamuran is a rural town and Suburbs and localities (Australia), locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Wamuran had a population of 3,374 people. Wamuran is known for its roadside stalls selling the ...

. Lilywood was created from land formerly within Upper Caboolture. The name is a combination of the words of ''lily'' and ''wood'', with the lily referring to the blue flax-lily (''

Dianella caerulea ''Dianella caerulea'', commonly known as the blue flax-lily, blueberry lily, or paroo lily, is a perennial herb of the family Asphodelaceae, subfamily Hemerocallidoideae, found across the eastern states of Australia and Tasmania. It is a hardy p ...

''), a plant native to the

Caboolture Caboolture () is a town and suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It is located on the northern side of the Caboolture River. In the , the suburb of Caboolture had a population of 29,534 people. Geography Caboolture is ...

area.

Infrastructure and development

Lilywood, a newly established suburb within the Waraba Priority Development Area (PDA), is undergoing significant development to address regional housing needs and support economic growth. The Queensland Government's declaration of Waraba as the 36th PDA on 2 August 2024 has paved the way for comprehensive planning and infrastructure investment in Lilywood. The inaugural residential project, Lilywood Landings, encompasses approximately 70 hectares (approximately 173 acres) and is set to deliver 705 residential lots. This development emphasises modern living integrated with natural surroundings, featuring 70 hectares of greenspace, including pedestrian and bike paths stretching 4.5 km along the Caboolture River, promoting outdoor activities and community engagement. Plans for a new state primary school, sporting fields, local parks, and a town centre with shopping and other amenities aim to foster a self-sufficient and interconnected urban environment. The addition of diverse housing options aligns with regional growth strategies, addressing housing demand and promoting affordability. The construction and operational phases are expected to generate local jobs, stimulating economic activity within the Moreton Bay region. As part of the comprehensive planning for the Waraba PDA, provisions have been made for the establishment of nine primary schools, three secondary schools, a TAFE, and a private hospital to cater to the growing population.

Education

There are no schools in Lilywood. The nearest government primary school is Minimbah State School in Morayfield to the east. The nearest government secondary school is

Morayfield State High School Morayfield State High School is a public, coeducational high school in Morayfield, Queensland, Australia. It opened on 28 January 1981. Campus Morayfield High School sits beside the intersection of Visentin Road and Buchanan Road. The school ...

, also in Morayfield.

References

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