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Clontarf vs Margate

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.8 km apart, on the same open data. Clontarf scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

ClontarfMargate
Active7870
Safety4242
Wealth125
Value138
Parks2522
Cafés4646
Transit2566
Green space8632
Active & healthy6940
Schools nearby (OSM)3750
Median rent$345/wk $320/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$955,000$999,500
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026172252
Population8,4467,575
Full profile Clontarf in full Margate in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Clontarf safer than Margate?

Clontarf and Margate score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Clontarf or Margate?

Clontarf has the lower median house price of the two ($955,000 vs $999,500).

Should I live in Clontarf or Margate?

Clontarf scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Clontarf or Margate.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →