Deception Bay, QLD 4508
Moreton Bay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4508
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Median house price
$663,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Deception Bay itself.
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Deception Bay at a glance
- Median unit
- $445,000
- Weekly rent
- $585
- Houses · units $360
- Population
- 19.6k
- Median age 40
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Deception Bay
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Deception Bay, houses changed hands at $663,000 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Deception Bay itself. Units come in around $445,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $133,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Deception Bay
Deception Bay is a bayside suburb in the Moreton Bay Region, approximately 34 kilometres north of Brisbane, offering waterfront living at an accessible price point. With its scenic foreshore parklands, proximity to Moreton Bay, and growing range of local amenities, Deception Bay has become increasingly popular with both families and investors. The suburb provides a unique coastal lifestyle feel within the northern corridor, with beautiful sunsets over the bay and a welcoming community atmosphere.
What it’s like to live here
Deception Bay scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,140 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Schools in Deception Bay
Schools serving Deception Bay: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 28/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Deception Bay Marketplace
- Deception Bay Foreshore Parklands
- Deception Bay Swimming Pool
- Joe Ferguson Park
- Deception Bay Community Hall
- Moreton Bay Boat Ramp
Transport
- Bus routes 680, 681 connecting to North Lakes and Redcliffe
- Short drive to Rothwell Train Station (Redcliffe Peninsula Line)
- Deception Bay Road connecting to Bruce Highway
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Deception Bay's population at 19,573, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 58%
- Renter occupied
- 39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.59% (median rent $585/wk against a $663,000 price tag). Units yield 4.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 39% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.59%
- On the $663,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.21%
- On the $445,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
89,891 offences recorded in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,140 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Deception Bay
- What is the median house price in Deception Bay?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Deception Bay, QLD 4508 is $663,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Deception Bay itself. The median unit price is $445,000.
- How much is my house worth in Deception Bay?
- A useful starting point is the Deception Bay median house price of $663,000 (units $445,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Deception Bay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Deception Bay is 4.6%: the median weekly house rent is $585 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $663,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Deception Bay: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Deception Bay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Deception Bay postcode?
- Deception Bay is in the 4508 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Deception Bay?
- Deception Bay is a suburb in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area, QLD 4508.
- What is the average rent in Deception Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $585, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Deception Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Deception Bay on this page, including Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Deception Bay North State School, Kairos Community College.
- How walkable is Deception Bay?
- Deception Bay has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Deception Bay?
- Deception Bay is close to Rothwell, North Lakes, Dakabin, Burpengary East, Narangba.
- What is the population of Deception Bay?
- The population of Deception Bay is approximately 19,573 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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