Scarborough, Queensland

Scarborough is a residential suburb of the Moreton Bay Region, Queensland, Australia.GeographyScarborough is at the northernmost of the Redcliffe peninsula, approximately 30km north-northeast of Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia.HistoryThe suburb used to act as a gateway to Moreton Island via the Combie Trader barge, but this service was recently sold.DemographicsIn the, Scarborough recorded a population of 7,986 people, 52.3% female and 47.7% male.The median age of the Scarborough population was 45 years, 8 years above the national median of 37.71.3% of people living in Scarborough were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 8.3%, New Zealand 5.8%, Scotland 1.1%, South Africa 0.8%, Netherlands 0.8%.90.5% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.6% German, 0.5% Dutch, 0.4% Russian, 0.4% French, 0.4% Italian.Attractions and featuresThe suburb is known for its thriving seafood industry centred upon the Scarborough Boat Harbour. Scarborough Beach is one of a number of sandy beaches along its eastern coastline, with its Scarborough Beach Park awarded the "Queensland's Friendliest Beach" in 2003 and "Australia's Friendliest Beach" in 2004.The main street of Scarborough, Landsborough Avenue, is a popular location for families and day visitors from Brisbane with numerous cafés. Part of the reason for its popularity is its overlooking views to Moreton Island across Moreton Bay, and quieter ambience compared to the Redcliffe central business district. Children enjoy the themed playground and its large cottonwood trees.