SANDGATE
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THE AREA
Calm clear waters, generous foreshore parklands and an enviable café scene are what make Sandgate one of Brisbane’s most sought after bayside suburbs. Oozing a seaside village charm within its suburban streets and waterside precinct, its no wonder people are looking to call this laid-back community home.
Lifestyle
Sandgate’s foreshore has a constant bustle of activity, with its parklands and generous public facilities creating a perfect setting for this active neighbourhood. Locals of all shapes and sizes take to ‘The Lovers Walk’ – a walking track that meanders along the esplanade from Shorncliffe to Sandgate, leading to the northern point of neighbouring Brighton.
Take a step up in intensity to find locals enjoying a range of water sports, with kite surfing, stand up paddle boarding and wind surfing forming part of the regular fitness regime for many. Boat enthusiasts make the most of the ideal fishing conditions while families and friends come together to tuck into the freshest fish and chips at their favourite waterside picnic spots.
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Sandgate’s foreshore has a constant bustle of activity, with its parklands and generous public facilities creating a perfect setting for this active neighbourhood. Locals of all shapes and sizes take to ‘The Lovers Walk’ – a walking track that meanders along the esplanade from Shorncliffe to Sandgate, leading to the northern point of neighbouring Brighton.
Take a step up in intensity to find locals enjoying a range of water sports, with kite surfing, stand up paddle boarding and wind surfing forming part of the regular fitness regime for many. Boat enthusiasts make the most of the ideal fishing conditions while families and friends come together to tuck into the freshest fish and chips at their favourite waterside picnic spots.
When they’re not swimming, crabbing, sailing or riding their bikes along the esplanade, families gather at Arthur Davis Park for its green open parklands, playground, barbeque facilities and the water slides and pools at the Sandgate Aquatic Centre.
The community atmosphere is at its peak in the town centre, with the Einbunpin Lagoon Park serving as the heart of inner Sandgate. With everything seemingly within walking distance of each other, here you will find grocery stores, fashion boutiques, designer homewares and local eateries looking over the nearby lagoon and leafy parklands.
Neighbours
Sandgate is a mixed bag of established families with children, empty nesters and older residents with one thing in common – the love of relaxed waterside living within a tight-knit community. Young couples and growing families seek out the area for their forever homes by the bay without the exorbitant price tags.
Neighbours
Sandgate is a mixed bag of established families with children, empty nesters and older residents with one thing in common – the love of relaxed waterside living within a tight-knit community. Young couples and growing families seek out the area for their forever homes by the bay without the exorbitant price tags.
Area features
SANDGATE FORESHORE
Sandgate’s serene foreshore defines this bayside town, with meandering walking paths, picturesque picnic spots, water sports and fresh fish and chips sourced from nearby local seafood trawlers.
PARKLANDS
With no shortage of green space, Sandgate is bounded by dense wetlands to one side and its tree-lined bay to the other. The town centre nestles between the Einbunpin and Dowse Lagoon Reserves, with family picnic spots, children’s play areas and scenic walking paths.
BARS, PUBS AND CAFES
Sandgate’s inner streets and foreshore area play host to a variety of beloved venues offering up tasty brews, fresh produce and live music events. Cardigan Bar is amongst the favourites, with its unique cocktail menu and Sandgate Whiskey Club.
COMMUNITY EVENT AND FESTIVALS
Sandgate is no stranger to festive events, with the annual Einbunpin, Bluewater, Music by the Sea and Shakespeare by the Bay festivals serving up a huge amount of culture with food and wine, live music and performances, and firework shows.
LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
A retreat from the busy inner suburbs, public transport and nearby motorways make it an easy commute to the Brisbane CBD and the highly sought after Sunshine and Gold Coasts regions.
