Margate
QLD 4019 • Greater Brisbane
About Margate
Margate is a coastal residential suburb on the Redcliffe Peninsula in Queensland's Moreton Bay Regional Council, located approximately 35 kilometres north of Brisbane's CBD. Covering around 2.6 square kilometres at a low elevation close to Moreton Bay, the suburb has a population of 7,575 with a relatively mature median age of 46. The median household income of ,231 per week reflects Margate's status as a modest, working-class coastal community, and a significant proportion of residents have New Zealand and English heritage alongside a notable Indigenous population. The suburb's laid-back character is shaped by its bayside setting and long-established residential makeup.
Margate enjoys easy access to the Redcliffe waterfront, Margate Beach, and the popular foreshore parklands and esplanades that define life on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Bus services connect the suburb to the Moreton Bay Rail Link for commuters travelling to Brisbane, and the broader Redcliffe area offers shops, restaurants, and community facilities within close reach. Local primary schools and a range of services cater well to families, while the combination of affordable housing, a relaxed coastal lifestyle, and a tight-knit community atmosphere makes Margate appealing to retirees, young families, and those seeking an alternative to Brisbane's inner suburbs. Its diverse, welcoming character has been shaped by decades of migration from New Zealand and elsewhere.
Margate falls under postcode 4019 and is governed by Moreton Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Redcliffe electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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38 Maine Road
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Cnr Elizabeth Avenue and King Street
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Elizabeth Avenue
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Ernest Street
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85 Georgina Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 443
- 2. England 436
- 3. Philippines 62
- 4. Scotland 57
- 5. South Africa 55
- 6. Germany 53
- 7. United States 30
- 8. Netherlands 27
- 9. Ireland 25
- 10. Italy 24
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)