Moreton Bay Regional Council

Deception Bay

QLD4508

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.

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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

Median House PriceSource: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

$334,000

+5.5% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

$445,000

+4.2% annual growth

Days on MarketSource: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

35

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

19,573

Median age: 40

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

8.87%

Based on $334,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

5.55%

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 2026

58%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

35 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.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences5,344 (16.3%)
Offences Against Property5,146 (15.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3,088 (9.4%)
Drug Offences2,058 (6.3%)
Other Stealing1,450 (4.4%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

28

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Deception Bay MarketplaceDeception Bay Foreshore ParklandsDeception Bay Swimming PoolJoe Ferguson ParkDeception Bay Community HallMoreton Bay Boat Ramp

Transport

Bus routes 680, 681 connecting to North Lakes and RedcliffeShort drive to Rothwell Train Station (Redcliffe Peninsula Line)Deception Bay Road connecting to Bruce Highway

Nearby suburbs

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

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Deception Bay State School

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Moreton Downs State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Browse

Streets in Deception Bay.

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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