Deception Bay vs Burpengary East
Deception Bay scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 0/100 ), 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 East (949). Burpengary East skews owner-occupied (78%), Deception Bay runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Deception Bay and Burpengary East side by side
| Measure | Deception Bay | Burpengary East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $663,000 | – |
| Median unit | $445,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 19,573 | 9,654 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1155 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.9°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Deception Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 949).
Deception Bay vs Burpengary East: common questions
Does Deception Bay or Burpengary East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Deception Bay scores 980 vs 949 in Burpengary East. 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, Deception Bay or Burpengary East?
Deception Bay scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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