Margate vs Scarborough, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Margate | Scarborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.8/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.4 / 1k | 41.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 42 |
| Walkability | 65.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 143 | 249 |
| Population | 7,575 | 9,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesScarborough
- Best for familiesScarborough
- Best for beach lifestyleScarborough
- Best for investmentMargate
- Best for best valueMargate
- Best for best schoolsScarborough
Comparison summary
Margate (Qld) and Scarborough (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Scarborough (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Scarborough (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Margate (Qld); Crime rate favours Scarborough (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Scarborough (Qld), Families → Scarborough (Qld), Beach lifestyle → Scarborough (Qld), Investment → Margate (Qld).