Queensland location profile
Margate QLD 4019
Beachside suburb on the Redcliffe Peninsula in the City of Moreton Bay, known for its long foreshore along Margate Beach and relaxed coastal vibe. Cafes, esplanade paths and handy access to services make it popular with downsizers and young families.
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Why families consider Margate
Mix of established residents, retirees and young families in post-war cottages and modern townhouses/apartments near the water. Lifestyle centres on the beach, walking/cycling paths and casual dining; quieter than inner Brisbane but lively on weekends.
Amenities & services
- Margate Village (Woolworths and specialty stores)
- Local shops and cafes along Oxley Avenue and Margate Parade
- Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre (nearby Kippa-Ring)
- Redcliffe Hospital and nearby medical clinics
- Foreshore restaurants and takeaways
- Redcliffe Library, Redcliffe (476 Oxley Avenue)
Transport & connectivity
- Kippa-Ring train station (Redcliffe Peninsula Line)
- Translink bus services linking Redcliffe, Margate, Clontarf and Kippa-Ring
- Oxley Avenue (State Route 27) and Anzac Avenue (SR71) to Bruce Highway
- Houghton Highway/Ted Smout Memorial Bridge towards Brisbane
Lifestyle & recreation
- Margate Beach and foreshore shared path
- Suttons Beach swimming areas
- Settlement Cove Lagoon (nearby Redcliffe)
- Redcliffe Dolphins/Kayo Stadium (NRL) nearby
- Playgrounds, BBQs and picnic spots along the esplanade
- Margate Beach Parklands
- Suttons Beach Park
- Humpybong Creek Reserve
Education context
Several long day care centres and family day care options in Margate and adjacent Redcliffe/Kippa-Ring; OSHC available at Humpybong State School; infant places can have waitlists.
- University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) Moreton Bay, Petrie
- Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove (Brisbane)
- Australian Catholic University, Banyo
- The University of Queensland, St Lucia