Raby Bay History
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The bay was named by the surveyor James Warner on 1 July 1841, after the Duke of Cleveland who was also known as “Baron Raby”.
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In 1864 Queensland's first lighthouse was constructed on Cleveland Point.
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Now heritage-listed, the Cleveland Point Lighthouse remained in use until 1974 and today is an iconic landmark in South East Queensland.
Raby Bay Canal Estate
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In October 1885, there was a land sale to the south of Raby Bay, within the Cleveland community. It was known as the Raby Bay Estate. Sixteen subdivided allotments were auctioned by James R. Dickson & Company.
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In June 1979, the Queensland Government approved a canal estate development in Raby Bay, which would expand the suburb of Cleveland into the bay using land reclamation, to create waterfront building sites for prestige residential and commercial purposes.
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The estate would have canal access to Raby Bay for recreational boats moored either at the individual properties or in the estate marinas.
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Construction commenced in 1983 and the first stage was officially opened on 23rd November 1984, with 158 blocks to be sold at prices between $53,000 to $96,000 each.
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The canal estate was marketed under the name “Raby Bay” and this name is commonly used as a neighbourhood name to distinguish this land from that of the rest of Cleveland (of which it is officially a part of).
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Today, the Raby Bay Canal Estate is a thriving community, with an environment and lifestyle enjoyed by many.
Raby Bay Estate
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227 hectares of prime waterfront estate.
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12 kilometres of blue-water canals.
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Two wide access channels to Moreton Bay.
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Canal waterfront residences with private pontoons.
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Harbour-front apartments and townhouse villas.
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35 estate and community parks.
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Walk to Cleveland shopping centre and cafes.
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Extensive bikeway network.
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Bayside beaches.
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Dog beach.
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75 berth commercial marina, with fuel supply and boat brokerage.
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Harbour-front cafes, restaurants, shops and local businesses.
Local Community Services
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State and Private Schools, TAFE College.
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Hospitals, medical centres, library, swimming pool, community centres, cultural and arts centre, museum, sporting clubs, show-grounds, bowling green and golf course.
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Train to Brisbane CBD, Greater Brisbane and other locations (such as Gold and Sunshine Coasts).
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Easy access to Brisbane Airport.
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Large regional shopping centres and facilities.
