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Clontarf vs Margate, QLD Suburb Comparison

Clontarf for retirees and families; Margate for investment and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ClontarfMargate

Overall score

Clontarf

50.3/100

Margate

43.9/100

Crime rate

Clontarf

88.4 / 1k

Margate

88.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Clontarf

231

Margate

150

Population

Clontarf

8,446

Margate

7,575

Metric leadClontarf 8Margate 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryClontarfMargate
Overall score50.3/10043.9/100
Housing (desirability)64.8/10078.9/100
Crime rate88.4 / 1k88.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools45
Weather (desirability)31.2/10031.2/100
Parks & reserves92
Public transport stops3726
Walkability90.0/10065.0/100
Nearby amenities231150
Green cover14.3%4.7%
Population8,4467,575
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/103/10

Comparison summary

Clontarf reads as a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone; Margate is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.

Clontarf pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Margate is the better pick for schools and education options.

Choose Clontarf if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Margate for families and households prioritising schools.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

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