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Queensland · Postcode 4019
Margate postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 26 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Margate at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Margate vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Margate | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,231 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4019 covers Margate, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 26 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - North region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Margate has a population of 7,575 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,231, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 334 (4.4% of residents).
Housing in Margate includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 3,237 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 41.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Margate scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Margate is served by Humpybong State School.
Margate is part of the Redcliffe statistical area in Queensland.
Margate details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4019 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,575 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,231/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $687/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2885/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,237 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 334 (4.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.243 |
| Longitude | 153.1025 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 26 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Redcliffe |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Petrie |
| State Electorate | Redcliffe |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,224 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 732 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,736 (22.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,236 (29.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,643 (21.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 972 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 836 (11.0%) |
| Diabetes | 462 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 452 (6.0%) |
| Cancer | 334 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 289 (3.8%) |
| Dementia | 50 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 332 (10.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,329 (41.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,052 (33.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 463 (14.6%) |
Schools in Margate
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Margate. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.