Download coordinates as: Scarborough is a coastal suburb on the Redcliffe Peninsula in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia.

Advertisements described the beach as "unsurpassed in Australia, having splendid stretches of pure hard sand, perfectly innocent of mud or mangrove.

.... a distinctive feature at this northern or Scarborough end should be recognised in the highly interesting chain of crescent-shaped bays, the waters of which wash the township cliffs, affording sheltered coves for boating purposes..."[10][11] In 1882, the proprietors of the re-surveyed town of Scarborough offered for auction, with no reserve, the remaining 250 allotments, advertising in great detail the attractions of the area.

[14][15] In 1886, land from " late marine residence of Dr Hobbs"- his house standing on three of the 295 allotments - was offered for sale.

[16] Free steamer travel, departing from Howard Smith wharves was provided on the day, Easter Monday, 16 April 1886.

[25][36] The first St Anne's Anglican Church Hall opened at 190–192 Mein Street on Sunday 1 April 1951.

[37][38][39] Funds to build the church hall were raised in part by the sales of a book "Scarborough Calling" by Cannon William Perry French Morris.

[45] De La Salle College, a Catholic primary and secondary school, opened on 4 February 1955.

[25] On 24 May 1995 the following Catholic schools combined to form Southern Cross Catholic College:[36] The suburb used to act as a gateway to Moreton Island via the Combie Trader barge, but this service ceased in July 2008 due to matters with the terminal and landing areas.

The other top responses for country of birth were England 7.5%, New Zealand 5.4%, South Africa 1.1%, Scotland 0.9%, Philippines 0.8%.

87.8% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 0.7% German, 0.4% Spanish, 0.3% French, 0.3% Italian, 0.3% Russian.

[55] The main street of Scarborough, Landsborough Avenue, is a popular location for families and day visitors from Brisbane with numerous cafés.

[citation needed] The suburb is known for its thriving seafood industry centred upon the Scarborough Boat Harbour.

It is 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) east of the coast of Scarborough at a depth of approximately 6 metres (20 ft).