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Deception Bay

QLD 4508 · Moreton Bay

19,573 (2021) → 21,427 est. (2025)

49
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

19,573
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
99
Safety score
27
Transport score

Deception Bay is a suburb in Moreton Bay, QLD 4508, about 32km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Deception Bay are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 27/100, and is right by the coast. Deception Bay has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.

31.9 km
To Brisbane CBD
1.3 km
To coast
$570/wk
Median rent (house)
5.5 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

19,573
Population
40
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,270
vs NSW median-31.4%
Median taxable income (individual)$53,612/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -10%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4508 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher17.0%
Born in Australia74.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse5,990 / 313 / 685

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (6.29%), England (3.92%), Philippines (1.39%), Samoa (0.88%), South Africa (0.57%)

Top languages: Samoan (1.63%), Tagalog (0.57%), Hindi (0.43%), Filipino (0.42%), Mandarin (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$570 / $475 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

99
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Moreton Bay local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

89
Break & enter dwelling455/100k
23
Steal from dwelling118/100k
41
Motor vehicle theft209/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
8
Robbery41/100k
151
Non-domestic assault771/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,335 (all categories, latest year)6,822 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

33

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

51
Within 10km9 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1000 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Christ the King Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 989
  • Kairos Community CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 965
  • Moreton Downs State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 945
  • Arethusa CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 938
  • Deception Bay State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 923
  • Deception Bay North State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 887
  • Deception Bay State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 882
  • Deception Bay Flexible SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 863
  • Deception Bay Flexible School - 45 Grosvenor Terrace CampusCombined · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bounty Boulevard State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1011
  • Burpengary State Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 964
  • Northpine Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1068
  • Mueller CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.5kmICSEA 1078
  • Grace Lutheran CollegeSecondary · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 1080
  • The Younity SchoolSecondary · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 921
  • The Lakes CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.7kmICSEA 1125
  • St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 1070
  • Narangba State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 997
  • St Eugene CollegeCombined · Catholic · 6kmICSEA 1031
  • Y Schools Queensland - Moreton BaySecondary · Independent · 6.1kmICSEA 942
  • North Lakes State CollegeCombined · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1018

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

27
49Bus
CBD commute (est.)90 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRothwell station (5.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.1% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
17.9%
Construction
11.3%
Retail Trade
10.7%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Education & Training
7.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

55 in suburbSupermarkets
1212 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3737 in suburbParks
1717 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
54 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
55 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3030 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

7Public toilets
2Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (72/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachScarborough Beach (9.9 km)
Nearest hospitalKallangur Satellite Hospital (8.7 km)
Nearest vet2.5 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (24.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

7

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

5
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
30
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

21

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

37
Parks
2
Nature reserves
19
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

7

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

1

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.05
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

32

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

7
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above5 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.61

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
3
Aged care homes
279
Residential places
Average Star Rating3.5 of 5 (2 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

1
Christian0 in suburb
Total within 3km1
In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Nearby suburbs in Moreton Bay

Burpengary EastData not available13transportDakabinData not available56transportBurpengaryData not available86transportMango HillData not available88transportKallangurData not available90transportKippa-RingData not available91transport

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Frequently asked questions about Deception Bay

Is Deception Bay safe?

Deception Bay has a residential safety score of 99/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,822 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Deception Bay from Brisbane CBD?

Deception Bay is about 31.9 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Deception Bay?

Deception Bay has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 924 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Deception Bay?

Deception Bay has a transport score of 27/100 and 49 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.