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Street Spotlight: Sunnyside Rd, Scarborough

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Sunnyside Rd runs along the first Newport development where streets were deliberately named to evoke sun and sea—a fitting tribute to Scarborough’s coastal character. This wasn’t accidental poetry; it was a deliberate naming motif that gave the area its seaside-estate feel, one that still resonates today as residents enjoy quick access to beach and foreshore amenities.

The street embodies the evolution of Scarborough itself, a suburb that transformed from a holiday destination in the late 1800s to the established residential community we see today. As part of the connector network linking the coast to inland residential areas, Sunnyside Road offers an alternative access route from the more coastal side of the suburb, whilst maintaining a quieter character than the busier Scarborough Road.

Today, Sunnyside Road is also home to the Scarborough Bowls Club, a local landmark that adds to the street’s community appeal. The road’s location within the grid means it serves both as a residential thoroughfare and as part of the evolving active transport network that reflects the suburb’s shift towards more pedestrian and cycle-friendly infrastructure.

Sunnyside Rd, Scarborough Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 5 townhouses, 28 houses, 3 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 90%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 11 years and 11 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 50%

Sunnyside Rd, Scarborough – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON SUNNYSIDE RD, SCARBOROUGH

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
36 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough	$1,166,000	Aug 2025
44 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough	$1,100,000	Jun 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON SUNNYSIDE RD FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
10 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough	$128,000	Feb 2000
22 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough	$130,000	Nov 1998
38 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough	$144,000	Feb 1996

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $800,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $500,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $300,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $960,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $600,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $360,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,239,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $775,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $464,000

The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,593,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $875,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $718,000

The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $655,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $435,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $220,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,040,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $599,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $441,000

If you know Sunnyside Rd, Scarborough well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 12-November-2025

Street Spotlight: Donkin St, Scarborough

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Long before it became the residential thoroughfare we know today, Donkin St had a far more modest beginning. An early map from around 1915 shows the street—then called Stuart Street—as little more than a short segment running between Mein Street and Landsborough Avenue. By 1921, the street had been extended to run through from Scarborough Road all the way to what would later become the Esplanade, reflecting the suburb’s evolution from scattered allotments to a more connected residential neighbourhood.

The street was renamed to honour H. Donkin, who was elected to the Central Board of Health in 1895. This renaming marked a shift in the suburb’s identity—from a simple grid of numbered avenues to streets that honoured local figures who shaped the community. That growth from a short stub to a through-street mirrors Scarborough’s own transition from a seaside holiday town to a fully developed suburban enclave.

Today, Donkin Street serves as one of the key inland cross-streets that link the main Scarborough Road corridor to the quieter residential areas and, ultimately, to the coastal foreshore. It’s a street that balances accessibility with residential calm, providing both connection and character to the Scarborough community.

Donkin St, Scarborough Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 6 townhouses, 43 houses, 40 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 80%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 11 years and 2 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 41%

Donkin St, Scarborough – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON DONKIN ST, SCARBOROUGH

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
5 Donkin Street, Scarborough	$1,575,000	Jul 2025
6/9-15 Donkin Street, Scarborough	$930,000	May 2025
2/9-15 Donkin Street, Scarborough	$965,000	Feb 2025
38 Donkin Street, Scarborough	$1,300,000	Feb 2025
3/17-21 Donkin Street, Scarborough	$870,000	Jan 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON DONKIN ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
35-37 Donkin Street, Scarborough	$1,000,000	Feb 1998
33 Donkin Street, Scarborough	$95,000	Dec 1997
4 Donkin Street, Scarborough	$148,000	Jan 1995

SUBURB PROFILE

If you know Donkin St, Scarborough well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 29-October-2025

Street Spotlight: Kennedy Esp, Scarborough

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Where the street meets the sea, Kennedy Esp has long served as Scarborough’s coastal promenade—a ribbon of bitumen and beachfront that anchors the suburb to Moreton Bay. As an esplanade, this street does more than simply connect residential zones; it provides one of the leisure and access fronts to the bay, offering residents and visitors alike quick access to beach and foreshore amenities. The street thus anchors the suburban grid to the water’s edge, defining the character of the area as much through its function as through its address.

The properties along Kennedy Esplanade reflect this privileged positioning. With uninterrupted views to Moreton Island and the gentle lap of the bay at their doorstep, homes here have always commanded attention—and premium prices. The esplanade’s proximity to the water has made it a destination for those seeking the quintessential seaside lifestyle, whilst its role as a foreshore promenade ensures it remains a thoroughfare for walkers, cyclists, and families drawn to the shore.

Over the decades, Kennedy Esplanade has witnessed Scarborough’s transformation from holiday retreat to established residential suburb. The street name itself—typical of esplanades—evokes its purpose: a place for leisure, for strolling, for connecting community to coast. And whilst the suburb around it has matured, with residential streets behind it forming a quiet hinterland, Kennedy Esplanade remains the front door to the bay.

Kennedy Esp, Scarborough Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 12 houses, 2 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 13 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 25%

Kennedy Esp, Scarborough – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON KENNEDY ESP FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
7 Kennedy Esp, Scarborough	$3,000,000	Jul 2019
1 Kennedy Esp, Scarborough	$300,000	Sept 1991
3 Kennedy Esp, Scarborough	$235,000	May 1991

SUBURB PROFILE

If you know Kennedy Esp, Scarborough well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 15-October-2025

Street Spotlight: Mein St, Scarborough

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While specific naming origins remain elusive, Mein St has long been an integral residential link in Scarborough’s coastal suburb. As the area matured from its 1870s subdivision beginnings, smaller streets like Mein Street provided local access and quieter residential traffic compared to the main Scarborough Road corridor. These internal streets formed the “quiet hinterland” behind the more prominent roads, offering residential calm whilst still being connected to the network that supports the local community.

Today, Mein Street reflects the diverse character of modern Scarborough, with a mix of 3 units, 32 townhouses, 141 houses, and 262 other properties lining its length. The street serves as part of the residential grid that links the coast and foreshore to the more inland areas, maintaining its role as a connector within the broader neighbourhood network.

The street’s evolution mirrors Scarborough’s transformation from a holiday seaside town to a suburban residential area. Where once simple cottages and beach houses dotted the landscape, today’s Mein Street showcases contemporary coastal living, with a strong sense of community evident in its high proportion of long-term residents.

Mein St, Scarborough Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 3 units, 32 townhouses, 141 houses, 262 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 80%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 9 years and 10 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 38%

Mein St, Scarborough – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON MEIN ST, SCARBOROUGH

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
10/105 Mein Street, Scarborough	N/A	Oct 2025
6/174 Mein Street, Scarborough	$873,000	Oct 2025
4 Mein Street, Scarborough	$1,025,000	Sept 2025
9/174 Mein Street, Scarborough	$995,000	Jun 2025
126 Mein Street, Scarborough	$829,000	Jun 2025
18/174 Mein Street, Scarborough	$905,000	Apr 2025
187 Mein Street, Scarborough	$1,750,000	Apr 2025
10/82-86 Mein Street, Scarborough	$620,000	Apr 2025
2/123 Mein Street, Scarborough	$805,000	Mar 2025
24/82-86 Mein Street, Scarborough	$750,000	Feb 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON MEIN ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
79 Mein Street, Scarborough	$77,000	Sept 1992
10 Mein Street, Scarborough	$115,000	Jul 1992
151 Mein Street, Scarborough	$147,000	Jan 1992

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $800,000.
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $500,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $300,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $960,000.
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $600,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $360,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,239,000.
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $775,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $464,000

The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,593,000.
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $875,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $718,000

The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $655,000.
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $435,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $220,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,040,000.
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $599,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $441,000

If you know Mein St, Scarborough well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 1-October-2025

Street Spotlight: Duffield Rd, Margate

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Long before cycle lanes and shared paths transformed its character, Duffield Rd served a simpler purpose: connecting the residential heart of Margate to the bayside amenities that define the Redcliffe Peninsula. In its earlier incarnation, this street was purely a vehicle corridor, linking Margate Parade to Victoria Avenue through a quiet suburban grid. That utilitarian function has evolved considerably in recent years, as Duffield Road has embraced a new identity as part of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s active transport network.

The transformation arrived with infrastructure upgrades that brought on-road cycle lanes to the street, signalling a shift in how residents and visitors navigate the suburb. Where cars once dominated, cyclists and pedestrians now share the space, reflecting changing priorities around mobility and lifestyle. The upgrades represent more than just painted lines on asphalt—they mark Duffield Road’s transition from a purely car-dependent connector to a multi-modal thoroughfare that serves the diverse needs of a modern coastal community.

Today, Duffield Road stands as a microcosm of Margate’s evolution. Its 265 properties—ranging from classic Queenslanders to contemporary townhouses—house families who have chosen to put down roots in this bayside suburb, with three-quarters of residents owning their homes. The street’s blend of established dwellings and newer developments tells the story of a suburb that honours its past whilst embracing the future.

Duffield Rd, Margate Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 2 units, 135 houses, 128 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 75%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 8 years and 10 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 27%

Duffield Rd, Margate – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON DUFFIELD RD, MARGATE

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
24/14-20 Duffield Road, Margate	$950,000	Oct 2025
95 Duffield Road, Margate	N/A	Oct 2025
95A Duffield Road, Margate	$932,000	Oct 2025
77 Duffield Road, Margate	$865,000	Aug 2025
114 Duffield Road, Margate	$1,100,000	Aug 2025
6/4-6 Duffield Road, Margate	$730,000	Jun 2025
4/4-6 Duffield Road, Margate	$700,000	May 2025
19/14-20 Duffield Road, Margate	$858,000	May 2025
66 Duffield Road, Margate	$905,000	May 2025
86 Duffield Road, Margate	$793,000	Apr 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON DUFFIELD RD FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
104 Duffield Road, Margate	$102,000	Nov 1991
94 Duffield Road, Margate	$90,000	Jun 1991
85 Duffield Road, Margate	$45,000	May 1991

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Margate in 2025 was $752,000.
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Margate in 2021 was $493,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN MARGATE SINCE 2021: $259,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Margate in 2025 was $840,000.
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Margate in 2021 was $503,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN MARGATE SINCE 2021: $337,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Margate in 2025 was $950,000.
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Margate in 2021 was $650,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN MARGATE SINCE 2021: $300,000

The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Margate in 2025 was $630,000.
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Margate in 2021 was $380,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN MARGATE SINCE 2021: $250,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Margate in 2025 was $858,000.
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Margate in 2021 was $578,000.
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN MARGATE SINCE 2021: $280,000

If you know Duffield Rd, Margate well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 17-September-2025

Street Spotlight: Klingner Rd, Redcliffe

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Long before shared paths and cycle lanes became part of its character, Klingner Rd served as a quiet residential connector in Redcliffe’s expanding suburban grid. Today, the street tells a story of evolution—from a simple residential thoroughfare to an increasingly important link in the Moreton Bay region’s active transport network, where footpaths now share space with verges and modern infrastructure meets established community.

The street’s transformation reflects broader changes across the Redcliffe Peninsula. What began as part of the residential expansion feeding away from the foreshore has grown into a street that balances the needs of long-established residents with the demands of contemporary suburban living. Recent council upgrades have introduced shared paths along sections of Klingner Road, particularly between Ashmole Road and Scarborough Road, signalling a shift towards more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly infrastructure.

This evolution mirrors the suburb’s own journey. Where once the focus was purely on residential car access, streets like Klingner Road now serve multiple purposes—providing not just vehicle thoroughfares but also safe routes for families walking to nearby schools, cyclists commuting to the foreshore, and residents enjoying the peninsula’s coastal lifestyle. The street has adapted, just as the community around it has matured.

Klingner Rd, Redcliffe Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 3 units, 91 houses, 50 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 80%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 14 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 56%

Klingner Rd, Redcliffe – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON KLINGNER RD, REDCLIFFE

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
2/42 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$635,000	Sep 2025
12 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$880,000	Jul 2025
32 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$1,230,000	Mar 2025
3/42 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$620,000	Mar 2025
22 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$1,230,000	Feb 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON KLINGNER RD FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
4/42 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$92,500	May 1992
80 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$89,000	Apr 1992
55 Klingner Road, Redcliffe	$160,000	Dec 1991

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2025 was $753,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2021 was $478,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $275,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2025 was $795,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2021 was $500,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $295,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2025 was $1,135,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Redcliffe in 2021 was $630,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $505,000

The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Redcliffe in 2025 was $659,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Redcliffe in 2021 was $377,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $282,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Redcliffe in 2025 was $910,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Redcliffe in 2021 was $610,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN REDCLIFFE SINCE 2021: $300,000

If you know Klingner Rd, Redcliffe well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 3-September-2025