Clontarf, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clontarf Queensland
Clontarf Pelican Park eastern end
Clontarf Location in Queensland
Population	8,446 (2021 census)
• Density	853/km2 (2,210/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4019
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Area	9.9 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	4.6 km (3 mi) SW of Redcliffe 34.4 km (21 mi) NNE of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
Region	South East Queensland
State electorate(s)	Redcliffe
Federal Division(s)	Petrie
Suburbs around Clontarf: Rothwell Kippa-Ring Kippa-Ring Mango Hill Clontarf Margate Griffin Moreton Bay Woody Point

Clontarf is a coastal suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Moreton Bay. You can find it on the south-west side of the Redcliffe Peninsula.

Clontarf is about 34.4 kilometres (21.4 miles) north-northeast of Brisbane, the state capital. In 2021, about 8,446 people lived in Clontarf.

Clontarf's Location and Landscape

Clontarf is connected to Brisbane by the Houghton Highway. This is a long causeway, or raised road, that crosses Bramble Bay. It makes travel between Redcliffe and Brisbane much faster.

The Houghton Highway and its twin, the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, replaced an older bridge. This old bridge was called the Hornibrook Bridge. Most of it is gone now. However, a small part remains as a popular fishing pier.

The land in Clontarf is used for homes and light industry. This means there are houses and also places where businesses make things.

A Look Back at Clontarf's History

Clontarf started to grow in the 1880s. Land was sold for people to build homes. Advertisements for the land sales mentioned a future city of Redcliffe. They also talked about a ferry service to make travel easier.

Many schools opened as the area grew. Clontarf Beach State School welcomed its first students in 1950. Clontarf Beach State High School opened later, in 1964. Grace Lutheran Primary School started in 1971.

Churches also became part of the community. St Barnabas' Anglican Church opened in 1959. Later, it joined with another church to form St Peter the Fisherman's Anglican Church in 1993.

Who Lives in Clontarf?

In 2021, Clontarf had a population of 8,446 people. Most people living here were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like New Zealand and England.

Most residents speak only English at home. However, you might also hear other languages. These include Tagalog, German, and Dutch.

Important Old Places

Clontarf has a special place listed for its history. This is the Hornibrook Bridge. It was the first of the three bridges connecting Clontarf to Brisbane. It's an important part of the area's past.

What People Do for Work and Shopping

Clontarf has the biggest industrial area in the Redcliffe region. This means many people work here. Many residents also travel to Brisbane for their jobs. They can now take a train to Brisbane.

You can find two medium-sized shopping centres in Clontarf. There are also many smaller shops. These include local corner stores.

Schools in Clontarf

Clontarf has several schools for young people.

• Clontarf Beach State School is a primary school. It teaches students from Prep to Year 6. In 2018, it had 451 students.
• Grace Lutheran Primary School is a private primary school. It also teaches students from Prep to Year 6. In 2018, it had 393 students.
• Clontarf Beach State High School is a secondary school. It teaches students from Year 7 to Year 12. In 2018, it had 923 students. All these schools also have special education programs.

Community Places

St Peter the Fisherman's Anglican Church, 2008

There are places for the community to gather. St Peter the Fisherman's Anglican Church is on Lucinda Street. Peninsula Life Church is also in Clontarf.

The Clontarf branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association meets nearby. This group helps women and communities.

Getting Around Clontarf

Evening peak traffic flow into Clontarf

Clontarf has good public transport. You can catch buses that travel within Redcliffe City. There are also buses that go to Sandgate railway station.

A new train line, the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line, also serves the area. It connects Clontarf to the wider train network. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of Queensland.

Fun Things to Do in Clontarf

The Hornibrook Bridge, looking towards the southern tip of Clontarf

Clontarf is known for its beaches. Clontarf Beach and Bells Beach are close to Brisbane City.

The Hornibrook Pier is a great place for fishing. It was made from parts of the old Hornibrook Highway bridge.

The Redcliffe Golf Course is also in Clontarf. It opened in 1936. You might even see kangaroos and koalas there!

Kroll Gardens and the large Kroll Gardens Dog Park are popular spots. They are perfect for relaxing or walking your dog.

Pelican Park is famous for kite flying. Many people come here to fly kites. You can often see lots of colourful kites in the sky.

Local Events

Every May, the Redcliffe Kite Club holds a big event. It's called Kitefest. This two-day festival celebrates all things kite-related.

Images for kids

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  Roosting pelican on the Houghton

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  Houghton Highway at sunset