An Introduction to Clontarf
Located approximately 25km north of the Brisbane CBD, Clontarf is a coastal suburb within the City of Moreton Bay. It sits at the south-west corner of the Redcliffe Peninsula and is bordered by Kippa-Ring, Margate, Woody Point and Rothwell, with Bramble Bay and Hays Inlet along its edges.
Clontarf was the name of two estate subdivisions sold in 1882, but the estates were less successful than others on the peninsula, and development did not take off until World War II. The Hornibrook Highway opened in 1935, and the Peninsula Country Golf Club opened in 1936. Clontarf Beach State School opened in 1950, Clontarf Beach State High School followed in 1964, and Grace Lutheran Primary School opened in 1971. That year, the tidal surge from Cyclone Dora hit the foreshore, and parts of it, including the area now known as Pelican Park, were reclaimed. The current Houghton Highway and Ted Smout Memorial Bridge replaced the original Hornibrook Bridge, which is heritage listed.
With extensive experience buying across Brisbane and Moreton Bay, the team at Lauren Jones Buyers Agency has deep local insight into Clontarf’s best streets, school catchments and long-term growth drivers.
Once a series of estate subdivisions, mudflats and wetlands, Clontarf is now a residential and light-industrial suburb. It is the first suburb reached after crossing the highway onto the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Why Choose Clontarf?
Clontarf is bordered by water on two sides and is about 4.6km south-west of Redcliffe. Its shopping centres, schools and foreshore parkland give residents plenty on the doorstep, and the highway connects the suburb to Brisbane across Bramble Bay.
The market is strong. Houses have grown by around 16% and units by around 18% over the past year. Houses take a median of 17 days to sell and units 15 days. Over the same 12 months, 153 houses and 34 units sold. About 64% of homes are owner occupied.
The suburb’s west holds the largest industrial area in the Redcliffe area, so buyers should consider proximity to industrial land. Clontarf is also low-lying, at an elevation of about 12m, so buyers should check flood and storm tide overlays and the age and condition of each property individually.
Whether you’re a growing family, a downsizer or an investor seeking a bayside suburb with steady demand, Clontarf offers a level of lifestyle and value that few comparable suburbs can match.
Real Estate Market - Houses
Clontarf Stats
Demographics
Amenities & Facilities
Schools & Childcare Centres
Clontarf has public and independent schooling within the suburb, with additional options in neighbouring Redcliffe. Local schools include:
- Clontarf Beach State School, Prep-6
- Grace Lutheran Primary School, independent, Prep-6
- Clontarf Beach State High School, Years 7-12
- Redcliffe State High School, Years 7-12 (Redcliffe)
Buyers should confirm the state school catchment for a specific address before purchasing.
Clontarf also offers a number of early learning and childcare services locally and in surrounding suburbs, supporting families from infancy through to secondary schooling.
With the guidance of our expert buyer’s agents, you can secure a property aligned with both your lifestyle and long-term strategy.
Healthcare
Residents have access to local general practitioners, pharmacies and allied health providers.
Redcliffe Hospital provides public hospital services nearby on the peninsula.
Shopping & Dining
Two medium-sized shopping centres sit side by side on the southern tip of the suburb. They include Clontarf Bayside Plaza, which opened in 2002, along with Aldi and Seasons IGA supermarkets.
Residents also benefit from proximity to Peninsula Fair and Kippa-Ring Shopping CentreParks, Beaches & Recreation
Clontarf has 24 parks covering nearly 26.3% of the suburb’s total area, including wetlands that adjoin Hays Inlet. The beach is backed by a foreshore reserve, and Pelican Park has a boat ramp.
The Hornibrook Pier is a popular fishing spot. The Redcliffe Kite Club is based in Clontarf.
Future Developments
Clontarf’s position at the entrance to the peninsula, with its foreshore, industrial employment base and nearby railway, continues to support demand for the suburb.
As one of the Redcliffe Peninsula’s best-connected bayside suburbs, Clontarf is likely to keep attracting families, downsizers and investors drawn by its lifestyle and value.
Lifestyle & Community
Transport & Connectivity
Events
Clontarf’s schools, churches, parks and foreshore contribute to a strong sense of local identity. Local churches include St Peter the Fisherman’s Anglican Church and Peninsula Life Church.
The suburb attracts a broad mix of families, downsizers, commuters and investors drawn by its lifestyle and affordability.
Safety
Clontarf is a residential and light-industrial suburb, and conditions can vary between pockets, particularly around the shopping centres and industrial area.
Buyers should review current crime mapping and the immediate streetscape rather than relying on suburb-wide assumptions.
Landmarks
Public Transport
Clontarf does not have its own railway station. Kippa-Ring station, the terminus of the Redcliffe Peninsula line, is in the neighbouring suburb.
Local bus services connect Clontarf with Redcliffe and Sandgate railway station.
Roads
The Houghton Highway and the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge form a 2.7km causeway across Bramble Bay, connecting Clontarf to Brisbane.
Local roads include Elizabeth Avenue, which the primary and high schools front, and Hornibrook Esplanade along the foreshore.
Key landmarks in Clontarf include:
Why invest in Clontarf?
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