Moreton Bay Regional Council
Deception Bay
Deception Bay at a glance
Median house
$334,000
+5.5% year on year
Median unit
$445,000
+4.2% year on year
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
19.6k
Median age 40
About
Welcome to 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+5.5% over the past year. Median unit price $445,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$334,000
+5.5% annual growth
$445,000
+4.2% annual growth
35
Average days to sell
19,573
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20268.87%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20265.55%
Based on $445,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026+5.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026+4.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202658%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 202635 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.5%/yr
2021
$256K
5-year change
+31%
2026
$334K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
19,573
Median age
40
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
32,856
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Deception Bay.
Local schools for Deception Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Deception Bay North State School
Deception Bay State School
Moreton Downs State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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