Margate
About Margate
An unassuming seaside village located on the East of the Redcliffe Peninsula; Margate boasts one of the longest mainland stretches of sand beach along the shores of Moreton Bay Marine Park.
Neighbouring suburbs include Redcliffe, Woody Point, and Clontarf.
Margate beach is without a doubt the most popular attraction in Margate, the beach is a 2km coastal stretch spanning the length of the suburb. With pristine golden sand, sheltered waters, timber boardwalks, BBQ facilities, viewing shelters and seating and views across to Moreton Island, Margate Beach is popular with all ages.
To the northern end of Margate is Scotts Point Bathing Pavilion built in 1937, this historic landmark gives an insight into the popular beach life of a time gone by.
Margate CBD is located in the heart of the suburb and includes a mix of retail and commercial businesses that service the locals of the area.
Humpybong State School is the only school in the suburb, secondary schools are located in neighbouring suburbs Redcliffe and Clontarf.
Things to see and do in Margate
- Margate Beach
- Scotts Point Bathing Pavilion
- Margate Village Shopping Centre
- The Golden Ox
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Pru calls time on clothing exchange
After nine years helping families access affordable clothing, Margate’s Blackbird Clothing Exchange is closing, with founder Pru Burke citing health reasons and thanking the community for its support.
Backing for dog park and Central plan
Moreton Bay City Council has approved plans for a new off-leash dog park at Margate and set dog access rules for Moreton Bay Central, balancing recreation opportunities with wildlife protection.
Home of the Month: Six generations of memories
Discover the story behind Banyandah, one of Redcliffe’s oldest homes, heading to auction after 99 years in the same family. The renovated 1927 Queenslander at Margate boasts stunning bay views, timeless charm and six generations of holiday memories.
Police appeal over stolen vehicles
Police are seeking public assistance to locate multiple stolen vehicles across the Moreton Bay District, including cars and a motorcycle. Residents are urged not to approach and to report sightings to Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
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Monster holiday attraction coming to our region
Monster Jump, the newest giant inflatable in Australia, is coming to the Sandstone Point Hotel.
MPs detail Budget spending in electorates
Big-tickets projects and funding packages may have dominated headlines following last week’s State Budget, so Moreton Daily asked MPs for each of the electorates in the Moreton Bay Region to reveal what’s in it for their constituents.
Discover the Green Leaves difference
Green Leaves Early Learning will open two centres on the Redcliffe peninsula in the coming months, with a focus on providing early education and care that exceeds traditional care and education standards.
Salute to Redcliffe's record breakers
Redcliffe Little Athletics paid tribute to a remarkable number of record breakers at its annual Presentation Day earlier this month.
Crews preparing for historic race
YOUR RACE GUIDE: Local boats with local crews are preparing to line-up alongside state-of-the-art racing yachts in the 73rd Brisbane to Gladstone (B2G) which starts off Redcliffe on Good Friday.
Foodies' events on the move
Tastes of Moreton Bay – a six-week long celebration of local produce and cuisine – is coming back in 2021 along with the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival.
Employmeet revamps job market
A new platform creating more meaningful connections for job seekers and employers will be launched this month, coming at a crucial time for both parties.
Accommodation & Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Week
We’ve got a plethora of great accommodation options & restaurants for Valentine’s Day all sorted out for you. Be inspired and surprise your partner…
