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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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.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
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Gold at the double for sisters
Mara and Amelie Hoefel made it a golden double for Redcliffe at the Water Polo Queensland State Championships.
Police hold special day for Archie
Moreton District police have joined with the community to organise an afternoon of fun for 11-year-old Archie as he took time out of medical treatment.
Fast-tracking $119m development
Traders In Purple has fast-tracked the launch of the final stage of its Tydal apartments, at Woody Point, by more than a year.
Green light for 400-home development
Work is set to start on a new $428 million over-50s community in the Moreton Bay region.
Calls growing to help homeless
The homeless crisis in Moreton Bay region has come to a head with a major protest and site eviction on the same day, less than 4km apart.
Free walk-in centres to open
Three new free walk-in Medicare Mental Health Centres (MMHCs) are to open in the Moreton Bay region from July.
Clubhouse "real win" for community
Redcliffe Leagues Softball Association is about the step up to the plate with a new $4.8 million clubhouse.
$8 million safety plan for key road
Design work is now underway on an $8.34 million project to improve safety at a major intersection in the Moreton Bay region.
All smiles after bagging $440,000
A Banksia Beach man says he might need “plastic surgery to wipe the smile off his face” after scoring a grin-worthy $440,000 in a recent Keno draw.
Tourist park plans revealed
Plans have been lodged for a new tourist park and short-term accommodation in the Moreton Bay region.
