Queensland location profile
Clontarf QLD 4019
Clontarf is a coastal suburb on the Redcliffe Peninsula offering a relaxed bayside lifestyle with easy access to beaches and foreshore parks. It appeals to families, downsizers, and commuters who value water views, outdoor recreation, and quick bridge access to Brisbane’s northside.
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Why families consider Clontarf
A quiet, family-friendly suburb with a mix of established homes and renovated beach cottages; popular with retirees and professionals. The area revolves around the waterfront, golf, and casual dining, with schools and everyday services close by.
Amenities & services
- Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre (Kippa-Ring)
- Margate Village (Margate)
- Local shops on Elizabeth Ave & Hornibrook Esp
- Redcliffe Hospital (nearby, Redcliffe)
- GP and allied health clinics in Clontarf/Margate
- Foreshore cafes and fish & chips along Hornibrook Esplanade
- Belvedere Hotel dining (nearby, Woody Point)
- Redcliffe Library (Redcliffe)
- Deception Bay Library (Deception Bay)
- North Lakes Library (North Lakes)
Transport & connectivity
- Kippa-Ring train station (Redcliffe Peninsula Line)
- Translink bus services linking to Redcliffe, Kippa-Ring and Sandgate
- Ted Smout Memorial Bridge / Houghton Highway
- Deagon Deviation and Gateway connections
- Elizabeth Avenue; access to Anzac Avenue and Bruce Highway via Rothwell
Lifestyle & recreation
- Pelican Park (events, boat ramp, kite flying)
- Clontarf Beach and foreshore walking/cycling paths
- Redcliffe Golf Club (18-hole course)
- Talobilla Park sports complex (nearby, Kippa-Ring)
- Fishing, kayaking and boating in Bramble Bay
- Redcliffe Entertainment Centre (nearby)
- Pelican Park
- Clontarf Beach Park
- Clontarf Foreshore Reserve
- Silcock Street Park
- Hays Inlet Conservation Park (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care and early learning centres in Clontarf, Woody Point and Margate; generally good availability with higher demand for infant rooms.
- USC Moreton Bay (Petrie) campus
- QUT Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point (Brisbane)
- The University of Queensland, St Lucia
- Australian Catholic University, Banyo