Margate
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Margate is a small, laid-back beachside suburb on Queensland's Redcliffe Peninsula, known for its scenic coastline, relaxed vibe, and friendly community. Visitors enjoy sandy beaches, local cafés, and easy access to parks and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
7,575
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.25°, 153.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,600
Local Cost
$1,710
Local Income
$3,150
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
21.2°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
7.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1203 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
35
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
473.0
Airport
BNE
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.