Margate, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Margate, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
| Locality | Margate |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Moreton Bay City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.243 |
| Longitude | 153.10351 |
| Population | 7,342 |
| Density | 2834.7 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 4019 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 26 km north-northeast |
Margate is a locality in the Moreton Bay City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,342. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 2834.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 26 km north-northeast of Brisbane. Margate is located at 27.2430°S, 153.1035°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4019.
Margate unfurls along the western edge of Moreton Bay, a shoreline where the land gently surrenders to the sea. It lies 9.1 km east-south-east of North Lakes, QLD (from North Lakes, QLD: bearing 102°T), and is situated 10.6 km east of Kallangur. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a subtle perfume that mingles with the scent of damp earth and flowering frangipani. Low-lying coastal plains, softened by decades of cultivation and habitation, give way to a landscape punctuated by the occasional stand of mature gum trees, their rough bark a testament to the sun and wind. This is a place where the horizon is often a hazy blend of sea and sky, particularly in the languid afternoons when the light seems to thicken, turning the water into a sheet of burnished pewter. The rhythm of Margate is dictated by the tides and the slow unfolding of the days, a gentle pulse felt in the quiet hum of neighbourhood streets and the distant cries of seabirds.
Historically, Margate’s story is intertwined with the fertile lands that have sustained it. Early settlers were drawn to the rich soil, establishing farms that provided sustenance and a modest livelihood. The proximity to the bay also fostered a connection to the water, with fishing and small-scale maritime activities forming a vital part of the local economy. While the character of Margate has evolved, shifting from its agricultural roots towards a more residential and service-oriented hub, echoes of this past remain. The landscape still bears the imprint of those who worked the land, and the enduring appeal of its coastal setting continues to draw those seeking a life touched by the sea. The local shops and cafes, often bathed in the soft, diffused light of a Queensland morning, offer a quiet conviviality, a sense that the community is content to exist at its own unhurried pace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Margate, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Margate, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Margate includes the postcode (4019), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Moreton Bay City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Margate is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |