The New Draft Morayfield South Structure Plan: What You Need to Know

Morayfield South is on the move again.
The City of Moreton Bay has released its new Draft Morayfield South Structure Plan as part of Major Planning Scheme Amendment No. 4, setting the long-term direction for one of the region’s fastest-growing communities.

This draft plan updates how land will be developed, where schools and parks will go, and how roads and services will connect across the suburb — shaping how the area will look and function for decades to come.

At PJ Real Estate, we’ve broken down the key changes, what they mean for local residents, and what property owners should keep an eye on.

Why is there a new structure plan?

Over the last few years, development interest in Morayfield South has grown rapidly.
To manage this, Council introduced a Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) with an Interim Structure Plan back in 2021, later renewed in 2023.

That TLPI is now extended until 17 September 2026, giving Council time to finalise this new Draft Structure Plan and complete all State reviews and community feedback.

The biggest changes in the new draft

1. Mapped future school sites

Four future State school sites are now formally mapped and protected — not just “indicative.”
This means those areas are reserved for education purposes, providing long-term certainty for schools and families, but also changing redevelopment options for affected landowners.

2. Better transport connections

The new plan includes upgraded road networks to improve connectivity and ease congestion as the community grows. This will support safer and smoother access between Oakey Flat Road, Graham Road, and surrounding new estates.

3. Green corridors and environment protection

Stronger environmental corridors are proposed to protect wildlife, creeks, and bushland while guiding where development can occur. This helps maintain Morayfield South’s natural character even as it expands.

4. Community hubs and local centres

The plan identifies future neighbourhood hubs with space for local shops, cafés, childcare and community facilities — creating walkable, well-serviced neighbourhoods close to home.

5. Parks and recreation spaces

New parks, sports fields and open spaces are planned, including a major district sports park between Oakey Flat Road and Trail Road. These will add valuable lifestyle and recreational amenities for residents.

6. Stronger bushfire-safe building rules

City-wide, the amendment expands the areas classed as Designated Bushfire Prone Areas.
New homes and certain other buildings in mapped bushfire zones will now need to comply with National Construction Code bushfire standards — improving safety and resilience for future builds.

What stays the same

• The TLPI remains active until 2026 or until this new plan is adopted.

• The overall vision for around 9,800 new dwellings and 26,000 residents remains unchanged.

• Community consultation is a key step before anything becomes final.

What this means for property owners

If you own land in Morayfield South, these updates could influence what you can do with your property in future.

• Mapped zones and corridors: Check whether your property is affected by new school, park or corridor overlays.

• Future value: Infrastructure and amenities can add long-term value to well-located sites.

• Building compliance: New builds in bushfire-mapped areas will need to meet higher standards.

• Timing matters: Applications lodged before the new plan is adopted will still be assessed under the TLPI rules.

Have your say

The draft Structure Plan is now open for public feedback until midnight, Friday 7 November 2025.
Council encourages all residents, investors, and business owners to review the maps and make a submission.
You can view the full plan and provide feedback at:
? moretonbay.link/major-planning-scheme-ammendment-4

How PJ Real Estate can help

Understanding planning changes can be tricky — but you don’t have to navigate them alone.

At PJ Real Estate, we can help you:

• Review how the new overlays affect your property

• Interpret zoning and infrastructure changes

• Understand market and development impacts

• Prepare professional submissions or feedback for Council

Let’s talk about your property

If you’d like to understand how the new Morayfield South Structure Plan could impact your property or future plans, contact our team today.

Penny Johnson, Business Owner – PJ Real Estate
0484 777 958