DECEPTION BAY
Investor score
54
Liveability score
35
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Est.—
no recent data
Rent yield
Est.3.0%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
Est.7.9%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
Est.1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for DECEPTION BAY
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
DECEPTION BAY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$564/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+6.9%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.52%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
55 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real8.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
High supply risk
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
DECEPTION BAY is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 7.9% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,270/wk
$68k taxable p.a.
Renters
38.7%
58.3% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.7%
Population growth
+1.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
6.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
71%
25% apartments
Degree qualified
40.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
15.9%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
440 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.7%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
32.1 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
39 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
55.2%
Balanced market
Walkability
23 / 100
Some errands walkable
Coastal proximity
32.2 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
2,694/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 4508
🏫Primary (4)
Christ the King Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Deception Bay North State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (1)
Deception Bay State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (3)
Independent · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
High crime14.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Below average8 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
38
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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