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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Top tier entries for richest pro-am
Redcliffe Golf Club has raised the bar and will again host the most lucrative pro-am tournament in Australia, with a top field, later this month.
Man arrested after hit-and-run
Crackdown on illegal tobacco
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of illicit tobacco products have been seized by the Metro North Public Health Unit (PHU) in the first three months of 2024.
Driving entries for annual open day
Redcliffe Golf Club has invited clubs across South-East Queensland to its annual Women’s Open Day tournament later this month.
New tenants locked in for Marketplace
Plans for a new shopping centre in Morayfield, which is expected to create more than 200 jobs, have taken another significant step forward.
Residents face water price hike
Unitywater has released the price rises residents across the City of Moreton Bay will face from the start of next month.
Red Dragons fire at state titles
Age is no barrier for the ‘tribe’ at Redcliffe Red Dragon Boat Club which brought home five medals at this year’s State Championships.
Redcliffe stalwart's A-Grade landmark
David Halliday is in a league of his own after becoming the first in Brisbane hockey history to play 400 Division One matches.
Walter's wise water words for schools
Students in Morayfield, Deception Bay, Caboolture and Burpengary had a visit from ‘Walter Smart and Friends’, for a live, in-school-theatre, which will tour the Moreton Bay region.
Casey's supporting role for refs
Casey Reibelt, the FIFA official who grew up and still lives in Moreton Bay, has been appointed Football Queensland’s (FQ) new Referee Coach and Support Officer.
