Shorncliffe QLD, 4017
Shorncliffe Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Does Shorncliffe, QLD 4017 real estate interest you? It's critical to establish if the suburb is going to suit your personal needs. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides the statistics on Shorncliffe house prices, demographics & market trends to equip you in making the best decision on your potential move to the suburb.
If you are making a move to Shorncliffe, have a little read of our historical overview to discover the lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Shorncliffe, a northeastern coastal suburb, is located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The suburb lies on Bramble Bay's shore and some parts of Moreton Bay. As recorded in the 2016 census, it had a population of 1,870 people.
Living in Shorncliffe Being a coastal area, Shorncliffe is a popular destination in Brisbane and is visited by tourists every year. The historical Shorncliffe pier is one of the longest recreational piers in Australia. There is a walking track along the coastline called Lovers Walk, and it stretches between the suburb and neighbouring Sandgate. It also covers Moora Park and Beach. There is no government secondary school in the area, but there is a government primary school. The suburb has many heritage-listed sites and facilities like a golf club and marine rescue centre. The area is also popular for hosting events and festivals such as The Blue Water Festival.
History of Shorncliffe Shorncliffe was popular with the name of Warra among Aboriginal people, which means 'expanse of water. In 1842, Robert Dixon surveyed Moreton Bay and explored Cabbage Tree Creek. The nearby suburb of Sandgate was named by James Burnett, an early explorer and surveyor. In 1897, John Cameron made allotments in the area through various auctions.
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