Sandstone Point, Queensland

Sandstone Point
Moreton BayQueensland
Population: 3,343 (2006)
Location: 52 km (32 mi) from Brisbane GPO
LGA: Moreton Bay Region
State District: Electoral district of Pumicestone
Federal Division: Longman
Suburbs around Sandstone Point:
Ningi Banksia Beach Bellara
Goodwin Beach Sandstone Point Bongaree
Goodwin Beach Moreton Bay Moreton Bay

Sandstone Point is a suburb approximately 52 kilometres (32 mi) north of Brisbane within the Moreton Bay Region. It is located across the bridge from Bribie Island and has views of Moreton Bay and surroundings. The suburb is one of the fastest growing residential communities in the Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Originally known as Toorbul Point, the area was the site of an Allied amphibious training base during World War II[1] .

References

  1. ^ Donald, Ron (2010). The Yanks called it "Terrible Point". Bribie Island, Qld: Victory Press. ISBN 978-0-9579452-2-7.