Burpengary vs Deception Bay
Deception Bay (median $663,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Burpengary ($750,000).
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Burpengary and Deception Bay side by side
| Measure | Burpengary | Deception Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $663,000 |
| Median unit | $445,000 | $445,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 28 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,488 | 19,573 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1193 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Deception Bay scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Deception Bay (980) sits above Burpengary (971).
- For buyers
- Deception Bay is the lower entry point at $663,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Deception Bay offers the higher gross rental yield (4.59% vs 4.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Deception Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 971).
Burpengary vs Deception Bay: common questions
Is Burpengary or Deception Bay cheaper to buy in?
Deception Bay has the lower median house price at $663,000, roughly 12% below Burpengary ($750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burpengary or Deception Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Deception Bay scores 980 vs 971 in Burpengary. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Burpengary or Deception Bay?
Deception Bay scores 28/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Burpengary or Deception Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.59% in Deception Bay vs 4.02% in Burpengary. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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