Scarborough, Queensland

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Scarborough Queensland
Postcode:	4020
Elevation:	0 m
Time zone:	+10 (UTC)
Property Value:	AUD $399,375 [1]
Mayor:	Cr Allan Sutherland
Location:	31 km from Brisbane CBD 4 km from Redcliffe CBD
Region:	Redcliffe
State District:	Redcliffe
Federal Division:	Petrie
Website: http://www.redcliffe.qld.gov.au/
Mean Max Temp Mean Min Temp Rainfall 25.1 °C 77 °F 16.5 °C 62 °F 1094.1 mm 43.1 in
Suburbs around Scarborough Deception Bay Deception Bay Moreton Bay Deception Bay Scarborough Moreton Bay Kippa-Ring Redcliffe Moreton Bay

Scarborough is the northernmost suburb of Redcliffe City at the tip of the peninsula in Queensland, Australia.

[edit] Attractions and features

The suburb is known primarily for Morgans, a very popular seafood restaurant, and its thriving seafood industry.

Scarborough has been awarded the "Queensland's Friendliest Beach" and "Australia's Friendliest Beach" in 2004. The main street of the town is situated across from the recipient of the award, Scarborough Beach, a popular location for families, windsurfers and day visitors from Brisbane.

The suburb acts as a gateway to Moreton Island via the Combie Trader barge service.

[edit] History

Parts of the movie Scooby-Doo were filmed at Queens Beach in Scarborough; the majority of the movie was filmed at Tangalooma Resort at Moreton Island.

[edit] References

1. ^ The Real Estate Institute of Queensland, 2005 calendar year