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Margate vs Redcliffe

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. Margate scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

MargateRedcliffe
Active7075
Safety4242
Wealth53
Value81
Parks2251
Cafés4682
Transit6677
Green space3242
Active & healthy4061
Schools nearby (OSM)5070
Median rent$320/wk $335/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$999,500$999,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026252167
Population7,57510,460
Full profile Margate in full Redcliffe 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 Margate safer than Redcliffe?

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

Which is cheaper, Margate or Redcliffe?

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

Should I live in Margate or Redcliffe?

Margate scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Margate or Redcliffe.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →