Clontarf

Come along and check out the fantastic seaside spot that is Clontarf QLD. If you had to narrow down a description of the suburb to just a couple of words, it would be “easy-breezy”. Located across the Houghton Highway from Brighton, Clontarf is your convenient entry point to the scenic Moreton Bay Peninsula. It is located just 33 minutes drive from Brisbane CBD.

Clontarf QLD is the perfect area for families and beach-lovers in general. It’s also ideal for those seeking a slice (or more) of increasingly rarified coastal real estate (yes, there are still houses for sale) located just outside of Greater Brisbane’s confines. As a local writer, it’s easy to attest to this. Behind every suburb profile on this site, you’ll find insider information from a real-life resident of the area. Let‘s begin by showing you why moving to, or simply getting to know Clontarf, is such a wonderful thing to do.

Clontarf at a Glance

Postcode: 4019
Local Government: Moreton Bay Regional Council
Population: an estimated 8,744 people (2023)
Location: Approximately 29 km north of the Brisbane CBD
Transport: via Hornibrook Esplanade, Elizabeth Avenue, Anzac Avenue, State Route 26/Deception Bay Road, Houghton Highway/Ted Smout Memorial Bridge “Hornibrook Bridge”, M1, M3, and M7/Airport Link; Translink public transport service.
History: The name Clontarf originated in the late 1800s. “Clontarf” was one of the townships up for sale in the area at the time and was probably named after Clontarf in Ireland. The term “Clontarf”, which translates to “the Plain of the Bull,” comes from the sound of waves as they roll over sandbanks. The Undambi tribe’s Gubbi Gubbi and Ningy Ningy people were the first occupants of what is now Clontarf and continue to be the traditional custodians of the land.
Shopping: Clontarf Bayside Plaza, Aldi Clontarf, Seasons IGA Clontarf; proximity to Peninsula Fair and Kippa-Ring Shopping Centre.
Medical: proximity to Redcliffe Hospital.
Education: Choice of public and private education providers.
Real Estate: (renting and buying): Options to suit all budgets.