Activity Centres place type

The Strategic framework outlines the 20-year vision for growth and development in the Moreton Bay Region. It divides the region into 13 place types. These place types explain the level of growth and form of development that is expected in different neighbourhoods and communities throughout the Moreton Bay Region. Activity centres is one of these 13 place types.

Council’s vision is that Activity Centres be compact, vibrant and dynamic locations accommodating employment, education, community and commercial uses and housing. The primary purpose of Activity Centres is to provide opportunities for social interaction and economic exchange and increase localised employment.

To achieve this vision Activity Centres within the region need to:

  • vary in size but remain compact;
  • include a mix of uses and activities;
  • have a strong focus on the pedestrian;
  • be well connected by public transport;
  • create places that are safe and enjoyable to be in;
  • contain buildings and infrastructure of a high quality.

Where can I find an Activity Centre?

Higher order Activity Centres in the Moreton Bay Region include Caboolture, Morayfield, Strathpine, Redcliffe and North Lakes. These Activity Centres are also recognised in the South East Queensland Regional Plan.

District Activity Centres include Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Bellara, Burpengary, Caboolture West, Deception Bay, Kallangur, Margate, Petrie, Rothwell and Warner.

Local Activity Centres include Albany Creek, Bongaree, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs etc.

Specialised Activity Centres include Morayfield Road south, Gympie Road south Strathpine, Anzac Avenue Rothwell etc. As the name suggests Specialised Activity centres differ from the other Activity Centres as they are not intended to provide a variety of uses and activities. Rather, these centres will have a specific purpose and focus on bulky goods uses and activities. 

Activity Centres at a glance

  • economic growth by clustering business, education, health and other services and facilities
  • public transport hubs linking Activity Centres to surrounding communities
  • attractive and well-designed public spaces
  • places for social interaction
  • pedestrian connections
  • mix of retail and commercial businesses, residential dwellings, community services and facilities
  • higher density than surrounding suburbs
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