Deception Bay vs North Lakes
The verdict
North Lakes rates higher for transport (52 vs 26). Deception Bay is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 3.7 km).
Scores
Deception BayNorth Lakes
| Deception Bay | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 70 |
| Transport | 26 | 52 |
| Education | 39 | 56 |
| Liveability | 80 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Deception Bay | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,573 | 23,030 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,270 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Deception Bay — · North Lakes —
Property
| Deception Bay | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $570 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Deception Bay | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 455 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 209 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Deception Bay | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 4 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Deception Bay · North Lakes
Transport
| Deception Bay | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 95 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Deception Bay | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 41 |
| Parks | 37 | 90 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 55 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.9 km | 27.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Deception Bay | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,573 | 23,030 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,427 | 24,049 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.29% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Deception Bay or North Lakes?
Deception Bay and North Lakes have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Deception Bay or North Lakes?
North Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Deception Bay 933 vs North Lakes 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Deception Bay or North Lakes?
North Lakes has the higher transport score (Deception Bay 26/100 vs North Lakes 52/100).
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