Margate

Margate QLD sits mid-way between Redcliffe and Woody Point on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula. Don’t just drive by or overlook it. Discover idyllic beaches, a scenic boardwalk, spectacular ocean views stretching to Moreton Islands, and inviting shops and cafes. Real estate options abound for families and investors alike.

For the best insights into any region, ask a local. Our team of local authors provides exclusive information on Margate QLD and its neighbouring areas. Let’s explore what Margate, a family-friendly beachside suburb on the Redcliffe Peninsula, offers as a family-friendly and potentially lucrative real estate hotspot.

Margate at a Glance

Post code: 4019
Local Government: Moreton Bay Regional Council
Population: approximately 10,336 people (2021)
Location: Approximately 39 km north of the Brisbane CBD
Transport: via Oxley Avenue, Anzac Avenue, M1, M3, and M7/Airport Link; Translink public transport service
History:In the 1880s, developers named an estate on the Redcliffe Peninsula “Margate,” which later became one of the area’s suburbs. Known also as “Margate Beach,” the Gubbi Gubbi and Ningi Ningi of the Undambi people lived here and remain the land’s traditional custodians.
Shopping:Margate offers shopping at Margate Village Shopping Centre, Margate Handimarket, and is close to Peninsula Fair and Kippa-Ring Shopping Centre.
Medical: Margate has medical facilities like Margate Medical Centre, Beach Medical Clinic, Dr. Peter Marendy, and is near Redcliffe Hospital.
Education: Choice of public and private education providers.
Real Estate (renting and buying): Options to suit all budgets.