Rothwell vs Deception Bay
Deception Bay scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rothwell (988) sits above Deception Bay (980).
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Rothwell and Deception Bay side by side
| Measure | Rothwell | Deception Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $663,000 |
| Median unit | – | $445,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $685/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,538 | 19,573 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1105 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.7°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
- Rothwell edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 980).
Rothwell vs Deception Bay: common questions
Does Rothwell or Deception Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rothwell scores 988 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, Rothwell or Deception Bay?
Deception Bay scores 28/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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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