Donnybrook, Queensland

Download coordinates as: Donnybrook is a coastal town and locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia.

The closest major population centre is Caboolture, 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.

The town of Donnybrook is on the coast of the Australian mainland but is separated by the narrow Pumicestone Passage from Bribie Island.

The name appears to be derived from a corroboree site, or because of fights amongst oyster gatherers at weekend camps.

[2] The town started out as a small fishing community but has since developed into a tourist destination.

The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 4.8%, Germany 1.1%, Netherlands 1.1%, Papua New Guinea 1.1%, Wales 0.9%.

[13][14] The Moreton Bay City Council operates a mobile library service which visits the Donnybook Community Hall.