Deception Bay vs North Lakes
Deception Bay (median $663,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than North Lakes ($820,000).
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| Measure | Deception Bay | North Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $663,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $445,000 | $530,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 19,573 | 23,030 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.8°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
Deception Bay scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Lakes (1010) sits above Deception Bay (980).
- For buyers
- Deception Bay is the lower entry point at $663,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Deception Bay offers the higher gross rental yield (4.59% vs 4.12%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- North Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 980). North Lakes also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Deception Bay vs North Lakes: common questions
Is Deception Bay or North Lakes cheaper to buy in?
Deception Bay has the lower median house price at $663,000, roughly 19% below North Lakes ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Deception Bay or North Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Lakes scores 1010 vs 980 in Deception Bay. 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 North Lakes?
Deception Bay scores 28/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Deception Bay or North Lakes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.59% in Deception Bay vs 4.12% in North Lakes. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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