Margate, Queensland
| Margate Queensland |
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| Population: | 6,564 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Established: | 1971 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 4019 | ||||||||||||
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| LGA: | Moreton Bay Region | ||||||||||||
| Region: | South East Queensland | ||||||||||||
| State electorate: | Redcliffe | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Petrie | ||||||||||||
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Margate is a residential suburb of the Moreton Bay Region in the east of the Redcliffe peninsula, approximately 26 kilometres (16 mi) north-northeast of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia.
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[edit] Attractions and features
Margate Beach, a 2 km redeveloped stretch spanning the length of the suburb, features a timber boardwalk, viewing shelters and seating, and barbecue facilities, with views to Moreton Island over sandy beaches and Moreton Bay.
The Margate CBD underwent a $6M major redevelopment[2] aimed at modernising the shopping precinct, making the area more attractive and comfortable, and a distinctive centre with a strong identity. It was completed in November 2007.
[edit] Education
Almost 800 students are enrolled at the local primary school, Humpybong State School.[3]
[edit] Landmarks
The Redcliffe heritage designer-builder Alex Smith constructed a number of buildings in Margate. The last remaining officially recognized construction in Margate by Alex Smith is the Waltzing Matilda Motel.
[edit] References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Margate (Redcliffe City) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC31343&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
- ^ Redcliffe City Council (2006) (PDF). Redcliffe City Council Annual Report 2005/2006. http://www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/Annual%20Report%202005%202006.pdf. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
- ^ "Humpybong State School (SS) : Primary Enrolments". Schools Directory. Queensland Government Department of Education, Training and the Arts. http://education.qld.gov.au/wcis/Enrolment/ListStatePrimaryEnrolments.aspx?CtrCd=0164. Retrieved 2007-07-27.
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Coordinates: 27°14′35″S 153°06′09″E / 27.2430°S 153.1025°E
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