Clontarf (Moreton Bay) vs Scarborough
The verdict
Clontarf (Moreton Bay) rates higher for liveability (88 vs 81). Scarborough rates higher for education (52 vs 47). Clontarf (Moreton Bay) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (88 vs 104 min).
Scores
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 64 |
| Transport | 56 | 57 |
| Education | 47 | 52 |
| Liveability | 88 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,446 | 9,178 |
| Median age | 46 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,383 | $1,336 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.1% | 33.7% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Clontarf (Moreton Bay) — · Scarborough —
Property
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 450 | 458 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 207 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clontarf (Moreton Bay) · Scarborough
Transport
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 88 | 104 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 9 |
| Parks | 15 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 590 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.4 km | 30.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 690 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Clontarf (Moreton Bay) | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,446 | 9,178 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,826 | 10,791 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 4.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clontarf (Moreton Bay) or Scarborough?
Clontarf (Moreton Bay) and Scarborough have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Clontarf (Moreton Bay) or Scarborough?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Clontarf (Moreton Bay) 1006 vs Scarborough 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clontarf (Moreton Bay) or Scarborough?
Scarborough has the higher transport score (Clontarf (Moreton Bay) 56/100 vs Scarborough 57/100).
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