Beachmere vs Deception Bay
The verdict
Deception Bay rates higher for liveability (80 vs 41). Deception Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (108 vs 133 min).
Scores
BeachmereDeception Bay
| Beachmere | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 49 |
| Transport | 21 | 26 |
| Education | 36 | 39 |
| Liveability | 41 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beachmere | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,782 | 19,573 |
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,103 | $1,270 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.5% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Beachmere — · Deception Bay —
Property
| Beachmere | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Beachmere | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 98 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 460 | 455 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 209 | 209 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beachmere | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 9 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 933 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beachmere · Deception Bay
Transport
| Beachmere | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.0 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Beachmere | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 12 |
| Parks | 7 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.3 km | 31.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Beachmere | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,782 | 19,573 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,082 | 21,427 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.53% | 2.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beachmere or Deception Bay?
Deception Bay has the higher residential safety score (Beachmere 98/100 vs Deception Bay 99/100).
Which has better schools, Beachmere or Deception Bay?
Beachmere has a higher average school ICSEA (Beachmere 988 vs Deception Bay 933; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beachmere or Deception Bay?
Deception Bay has the higher transport score (Beachmere 21/100 vs Deception Bay 26/100).
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