Deception Bay at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
19.6k
Median age 40
The brief
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.
Day to day
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 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
19,573
Median age
40
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
19,573
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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
Frequently asked
About Deception Bay.
- What is the Deception Bay postcode?
- Deception Bay is in the 4508 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Deception Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $475.
- 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 , , , .
- What is the population of Deception Bay?
- Deception Bay has approximately 19,573 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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