Moreton Bay Regional Council

Scarborough

QLD4020

Scarborough at a glance

Walk score

24

Very car dependent

Population

25.6k

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Scarborough.

Scarborough (4020) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.

Scarborough has roughly 25,603 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Scarborough scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Scarborough's population at 25,603, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

25,603

Median age

50

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$650/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$530/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

25,603

Median age: 50

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

32,856

total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences5,344 (16.3%)
Offences Against Property5,146 (15.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3,088 (9.4%)
Drug Offences2,058 (6.3%)
Other Stealing1,450 (4.4%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

24

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Scarborough.

Local schools for Scarborough

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Government School Catchment

Scarborough State School

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Redcliffe Special School

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Redcliffe State High School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Scarborough.

What is the Scarborough postcode?
Scarborough is in the 4020 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Scarborough?
The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $530.
What schools are in Scarborough?
There are 20 schools serving Scarborough on this page, including Australian Trade College North Brisbane, Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough State School.
How walkable is Scarborough?
Scarborough has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Scarborough?
Scarborough is close to Redcliffe North, Newport, Redcliffe, Kippa Ring, Margate.
What is the population of Scarborough?
Scarborough has approximately 25,603 residents. The median age is 50.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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