Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
| Locality | Scarborough |
| 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 | -27.2037 |
| Longitude | 153.10851 |
| Population | 8,605 |
| Density | 2631.5 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 4020 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 31 km north-northeast |
Scarborough is a locality in the Moreton Bay City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,605. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 2631.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 31 km north-northeast of Brisbane. Scarborough is located at 27.2037°S, 153.1085°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4020.
Scarborough’s coastline unfolds with a gentle curve, a welcoming sweep of sand that meets the turquoise embrace of Moreton Bay. It lies 9.7 km east-north-east of North Lakes, QLD (from North Lakes, QLD: bearing 75°T), and is situated 12.1 km east-north-east of Kallangur. Behind the beach, a low rise of land, softened by time and a generous sun, supports a scattering of dwellings, their verandahs catching the salty breeze that carries the scent of sea salt and flowering hibiscus. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, hums with a quiet energy, a blend of the lapping waves and the distant murmur of children’s laughter. Mature fig trees, their roots gripping the earth with tenacious grace, offer dappled shade along the footpaths, their broad leaves rustling a soft, continuous song.
Scarborough’s story is inextricably linked to its maritime heritage, a place where fishing boats have long bobbed in the sheltered waters of its small harbour, a vital artery for the local economy. This connection to the sea has shaped its character, fostering a laid-back, friendly atmosphere that draws families and travellers alike. While the days of large-scale fishing fleets have largely passed, the spirit of the coast remains, evident in the casual seafood restaurants and the enduring appeal of its foreshore parklands. The nearby Redcliffe Peninsula, of which Scarborough is a part, has a history stretching back to the earliest days of European settlement, and though Scarborough itself is a more modern development, it carries that same enduring sense of place, a quiet testament to generations who have found solace and sustenance by the bay.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, in the Moreton Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Scarborough includes the postcode (4020), 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 Scarborough 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. |