Margate vs Scarborough
The verdict
Margate rates higher for liveability (99 vs 81). Margate has a shorter estimated CBD commute (91 vs 104 min).
Scores
MargateScarborough
| Margate | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 64 |
| Transport | 60 | 57 |
| Education | 50 | 52 |
| Liveability | 99 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Margate | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,575 | 9,178 |
| Median age | 46 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,231 | $1,336 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.3% | 33.7% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Margate — · Scarborough —
Property
| Margate | 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) | $630 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Margate | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 449 | 458 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 211 | 207 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Margate | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Margate · Scarborough
Transport
| Margate | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 91 | 104 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Margate | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 9 |
| Parks | 5 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 870 m | 590 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.4 km | 30.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 880 m | 690 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Margate | Scarborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,575 | 9,178 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,897 | 10,791 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 4.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Margate or Scarborough?
Margate and Scarborough have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Margate or Scarborough?
Scarborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Margate 993 vs Scarborough 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Margate or Scarborough?
Margate has the higher transport score (Margate 60/100 vs Scarborough 57/100).
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