Scarborough, Queensland
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| Coordinates: 27°12′18″S 153°06′37″E / 27.2049°S 153.1102°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Queensland | ||||||||||||
| Region | South East Queensland | ||||||||||||
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| Established | 1878 | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 9,178 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,780/km2 (7,200/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC+10:00 (AEST) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 4020 | ||||||||||||
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Scarborough is a coastal suburb on the Redcliffe Peninsula in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Scarborough had a population of 9,178 people.
Along with its neighbouring coastal suburbs on the Redcliffe Peninsula, the suburb is a popular recreational destination within the Brisbane metropolitan area. Scarborough Beach is a safe swimming beach, with an adjacent playground.