Burpengary vs Deception Bay
The verdict
Burpengary rates higher for transport (86 vs 27). Deception Bay is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 7.2 km).
Scores
BurpengaryDeception Bay
| Burpengary | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 49 |
| Transport | 86 | 27 |
| Education | 37 | 39 |
| Liveability | 90 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burpengary | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,488 | 19,573 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,720 | $1,270 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Burpengary — · Deception Bay —
Property
| Burpengary | 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) | $625 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burpengary | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 455 | 455 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 212 | 209 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,822 | 6,822 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burpengary | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 9 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 924 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burpengary · Deception Bay
Transport
| Burpengary | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 27 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 90 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 430 m | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Burpengary | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 12 |
| Parks | 25 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 46 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.2 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.2 km | 31.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Burpengary | Deception Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,488 | 19,573 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,786 | 21,427 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.32% | 2.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burpengary or Deception Bay?
Burpengary and Deception Bay have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Burpengary or Deception Bay?
Burpengary has a higher average school ICSEA (Burpengary 974 vs Deception Bay 924; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burpengary or Deception Bay?
Burpengary has the higher transport score (Burpengary 86/100 vs Deception Bay 27/100).
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