Scarborough is a residential suburb of the
Moreton Bay Region at the northernmost
of the Redcliffe peninsula, approximately 30
kilometres (19 mi) north-northeast of Brisbane,
the state capital of Queensland, Australia.
Officially established on 27 March 1971, the
suburb used to act as a gateway to Moreton
Island via the Combie Trader barge, but this
service was recently sold.

In the 2011 Census the population of
Scarborough is 7,986, 52.3% female and
47.7% male.

The median/average age of the Scarborough
population is 45 years of age, 8 years above the
Australian average.

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 speak English as their first
language 0.6% German, 0.5% Dutch, 0.4%
Russian, 0.4% French, 0.4% Italian.

The 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[2]
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.

The point of Scarborough is home to
Scarborough Marina and Scarborough
Holiday Village, while further around the bay is
Newport Marina.