Deception Bay, QLD 4508

Deception Bay...the name and reputation is quite deceptive I must say.

After living in Deception Bay for over 20 years, I can say that I call this place home. I have lived in both Moreton Downs and North Ridge. Moreton Downs is quite a nice residential area with friendly neighbours that look out for one another, and North Ridge is similar to North Lakes - only BETTER...without the high price tag (I did live in North Lakes for about a year, but my neighbour was so close that I could hear them brush their teeth...)
I highly recommend the beautiful North Ridge Estate to live in as it has friendly neighbours, gorgeous homes, large yards, and plenty of space for any type of buyer to feel comfortable and at home. I can't forget to mention those beautiful neighbourhood peacocks that you can feed and interact with.

Pros:
Nestled right between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast - only around 40-50 minutes either way. 30 minutes to airport. Highly recommend Moreton Downs State School (primary) or if you don't mind a 15 minute school commute for the kids, I recommend North Lakes State College (absolutely superb school, teachers and education). Train link opening up close by in Kippa Ring. Facelift is being done to the local shopping centre. Gorgeous beachfront walk and dog beach. You come here to live and love a quiet beachside life, out of the hustle and bustle of anything further down south.

Cons:
I haven't heard the best about high schools in Deception Bay (I attended North Lakes State College year 8 onwards). Although there is some "riffraff" in the area, NEVER in my 20 years here experienced anything worse than someone leaving a McDonalds wrapper on my front lawn (maybe 3 times in 20 years). I have heard of some things happen, but there is crime everywhere (if I'm being honest). There is graffiti here and there, but I still feel as though Deception Bay is an up and coming area with masses of potential and future development that will rid these scallywags.

I am now at the age where I am looking at buying my first home. I am looking for a future family home/investment/project closer to the waterfront in Deception Bay as I believe it will BOOM in the years to come. I have experienced many, many seaside villages grow in demand, thus making house prices rise. Deception Bay is 10/15 minutes from North lakes (massively booming suburb with Costco, IKEA, K-Mart, Big W, Myer, Coles, Woolies, EVERYTHING), it is also very close to Newport (a canal residence near Scarborough/Redcliffe), I don't know if it has been completely ruled out, but I believe Deception Bay could possibly have canal developments in the future.

Who knows how long I could be here for, if it flourishes into the beautiful seaside village retreat it was always meant to be, I will gladly stay here and recommend it to anyone.

I hope I was able to share my insights, experiences and dreams for Deception Bay in hopes to also spread a positive outlook on this misunderstood village.

I lived there for a few years, I was living a great lifestyle, I loved it… never had an issue with crime or anything, I only wish I never left. I felt at peace living there but as a renter it was difficult, some streets were difficult to get used to with how close the houses were to each other and noise, but the better areas that are walking distance to the water seem hard to get, such a carefree relaxed lifestyle, felt like I was on holiday everyday and then there’s Redcliffe down the road which is such a bonus and Westfield around the corner, I have lived in many places since and it just can’t beat Dbay and Redcliffe. I only wish I could’ve bought a house there and lived there forever, now I’m stuck out in a place I don’t connect with, I feel like dbay is the ex I will never get over! I love you Dbay!!! Such a beautiful time in my life that will never be forgotten…

D Bay, for what its worth, is far better than its neighbour Beachmere. Deception Bay has a bad reputation, but that is definitely changing & thankfully it is changing because there is now shopping centres, restaurants, medical & a general upkeep of the lovely foreshore. Ok, so you can't really swim here, you'll go to Redcliffe or maybe Bribie, but for what is a lot cheaper than those places, Deception Bay is a beautiful compromise. There are kilometres of waterfront path & walkway, there's a couple of nice cafe's at Captain Cook Parade end,and all this only 10 mins to North Lakes westfield & 15 to Redcliffe.

I'll say it's the best place to go and clear your head because the sky is the most beautiful thing sometimes.
I'll always visit my aunt soetimes

Great place to live and never any trouble, close to everything and nice people.

I am writing this review from an uber driver perspective. I have done more than 200 pick ups from this suburb and I should say, unfortunately I have many bad experiences with at least 20 percent of my pick ups. I really prefer to avoid some areas which are worse, most people want to bring their drinks in the car and some young people wants loud intolerable music. Most people are heavily drunk at night. I am sorry but this is my experience.

Moved here 4 years ago to an area around Waroo Drive. I know all my immediate neighbours, their names, their dogs and their phone numbers. We have regular get together with movie nights and State of Origin games. During Covid, we lined our streets while one home played the Anzac service so we could all hear.
As with all suburbs, some parts are less lovely and have higher crime than other parts. Slowly this is turning around and becoming more well-rounded and I think this area will soon become a prime real estate opportunity.

Moved here to renovate a house in Nov 2018. Lots of people bashed this suburb. It probably wasn't great a few years ago but we haven't had any problems. Ride bike to water, take dogs for a swim. Plenty of work, affordable housing (but not for long) and lovely quiet neighbors. All our neighbors are long term owners and love the area. As soon as this gem is exposed the less than desirables that are left won't be here any longer.

I have lived here for34 years and wouldn’t live any where else. It has grown over the years and close To the highway, Costco, North Lakes Shop Centre, Railway Station.

We have lived at Deception Bay for over five years and it was the best move we’ve ever made. We have gotten to know the lovely waterfront community.. and their dogs and spend our days watching the sunrises, sunsets and the wildlife. No, we are not retirees we still work and the best part of the day is coming home to our piece of paradise. Yes it has pockets around of not so pleasant people but we’ve had that in most areas we’ve lived.. but as the price of housing and rent goes up.. and having just bought a waterfront property I can tell you it has, those less pleasant folk move on.. so I give our bay 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Deception Bay is one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets. If you are looking for quiet bayside living with close proximity to all amenities then this is the place for you. All within a short drive you have the shopping of North Lakes 10 minutes, Brisbane CBD 40 minutes, Airport 30 minutes & the Sunshine Coast 45 minutes. Having just moved here recently I could not be happier with the region. We have great friendly neighbours who look out for each other. The waterfront is a quiet & relaxing place to walk along. While house prices here are still very affordable I see nothing but great potential for growth in Deception Bay so these prices won’t last forever.

Deception Bay is beautiful, a hidden gem. We wanted to live near the water and still be close to the city. We bought a beautiful house 12 months ago and fell in love with the area. Don’t believe the rumours and check it out for yourself. You will love it and it is still affordable with huge potential. Be quick as it won’t last forever.

I started looking at Redcliff 2 - 3 years ago then I discovered Deception Bay - nice area, affordable and decent houses with great mix of public and Catholic schools. Northlakes is only 5-10 mins drive with Westfield Shopping Centre. The Bruce Hwy ( free way) you can go to Brisbane city only take around 20 - 25 mins drive and 30 mins to airport.

You get a lot of house for your $ here, and the water is close and the amenities of North Lakes are great.

You will get mixed reviews of the suburb because there is a mix of people living here, there are a lot of tradies, professionals are less than 9%.

Around 15 years ago, many couples left Brisbane suburbia to build in the new estate because land was very cheap, and they raised their families and formed a tight community, and are very proud of what they have achieved. Some living here have never lived in more affluent suburbs so don't know the very real difference. Some of the older area is run down and poor, and there is a lot of public housing.

Many of the houses facing the Bay and the tourist strip have been expensively renovated, this is a nice area, but a few streets away there is in extreme contrast of abject poverty.

People serving you at the shops, petrol station etc, are polite and everyone is nice enough,and there are a lot of proud bogans living here. If you have a university degree and/or have a professional or executive position, and are used to living in a more affluent suburb, then you will feel the odd one out at Deception Bay, unless you're thinking of breaking bad.

We have lived in Deception Bay for over 13 years now and find it a great place to live! We are in a great location with quick access to all of the infrastructure of Northlakes (including Costco & Bunnings) and easy access to the Bruce Highway! We have views of Moreton Bay, Bribie Island and Scarborough and get a beautiful breeze all year round! We have the friendliest neighbours that all look out for each other and have never had an issue with break in's or graffiti. I think that the location and proximity to Redcliffe & Northlakes alone makes it a great place to raise a family! Plenty of private and public schools are close by as well as the train station for transport to the CBD, which is used by my family members everyday. No complaints about living in Deception Bay here and I am proud to call myself a Deebayen!!!

Hi all, well thought I would leave a comment about D Bay, moved here a year ago and love the place! Great scenery and people.

Quite and relaxed over the weekends and never seems to be any trouble if anything a bit too quiet occasionally.

We bought near captain cook Parade so got great views of the bay and very affordable.

All in all a lovely place.

Jim

Land is and was cheap and thus Deception Bay and surrounds caters for a demographic. With population rise and spread those on the lower socio-demographic [unemployed/unemployable/mental health/the unfortunate uneducated/drugs etc] get pushed out. The bottom line is they are not making any more land and they are not making any more land close to the water. Most older homes at Deception Bay are simply knock downs; so, time will change the nature of the beat; possibly sooner rather than later. It is still a very cheap suburb to buy into and just 26 minutes from the airport.

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Love Deception Bay. Have just bought here (early 2017) and been living here for the last 4months while we do a renovation and have found the people to be friendly and helpful. The area where we are along the northern waterfront is quiet and quite frankly breathtaking. Love waking up in the morning to the gorgeous sunrise across Moreton Bay, enjoy watching the neighbour dogs being walked along the foreshore by their owners of an evening, there is wildlife galore and plenty of boating action to distract you over the weekend and during the week when the Newport yacht club conduct their sailing races. I have made the mistake of setting my office up in the upstairs sunroom in front of the big glass windows and find myself constantly pausing to take in the view. So hard to concentrate when you live in paradise. I am sure there are some areas of "The Bay" that are still questionable but they are becoming less and less as time goes on. My advice would be to come visit the area first and you will see what I mean. Then get in and buy soon, because the prices are starting to move up and will only continue to do so. Where else can you buy for so little so close to so many great amenities and so close to the city and airport (only 25mins I find). I shudder to think what the prices will be in 10years time along the foreshore.

DBay is a great place to raise small boys. We have numerous walk ways by the waterfront, plenty of spots to teach the kids how to fish, PCYC, a great library, kindergarten, schools (we like CTK), awesome parks and beaches + sand/mud flats at low tide which the kids love.
It is a real wonderland for kids to explore.
We love it. Property values are depressed because DBay does not have a major shopping centre development and in peak hour it's approx 90min to Brisbane CBD. However, it is only 10mins from Westfield's North Lakes, Bunnings, Cost Co etc and the local MKT Shop has a Woollies etc so all good really.
If you move for the life style you really can't go wrong.

Amazing find with differing areas in the one sprawling suburb.Check out the top corner pocket abutting North Lakes turn off Lipscombe Road onto Northridge cct.Its quieter with lovely larger blocks and wider streets than neighbouring North Lakes.Great family area,with proffessionals/business owners in my street.Love living here and glad to say I have not had any of the problems mentioned in other reviews neither have my neighbours.

It's interesting to read others perceptions of the bay and compare them to my own. What's apparent to me is its all about your personal situation and what you choose to do with your life.

Unemployment? Move where you can get a job - don't blame the suburb you live in.

We have lived in Deception Bay for 9 years and love it here. As professionals with three school aged children we find it perfect for our needs. Prior to moving to the Bay we had always lived within 10kms of the cbd in higher socioeconomic areas, we sold our home and relocated out here for lifestyle, and it's been great! We use the foreshore daily and can't believe how lucky we are to have it at our doorstep.

My advice to anyone looking at the area would be to do your research and come visit the waterfront on a nice day - people are friendly, and the degenerates are moving on because they can't afford the rents here anymore.

Five years from now Deception Bay will be the place people say they want to live.

D"Bay-It has a high level of unemployment.I have seen 2 jobs advertised in the local paper in 4 months. If you do not have your own transport do not move here.The public transport is lousy.3 buses to get to North Lakes from bay View Terrace.
There is no night life and the no little variety in restaurants.There are many housing commission places here which reflects in the nature of the people.Friendly but down on their luck/many.Some affluent people here too.The bay itself is beautiful and fore shore trees but that is it's only asset. Great place to retire or single mums.Nothing else.There is some dishonest real estate man trying to push prices up here lying about the place maybe as well.No names can be given.

I've owned houses on the Redcliffe Peninsula and Kippa-Ring and can honestly say since buying here 6 years ago I've never looked back!
For those whom like to rant on about the crime in "The Bay" yes, it has it's share like most areas but do your research, as in some areas of Redcliffe it is actually worse!
I bought close to the water and boat ramps about 100m , 1 km to the shopping centre (which is having a $20, 000.000 upgrade now! Café around the corner and now lots of younger working couples realizing a fantastic lifestyle for young families without the hefty price tag!.... no yet anyway!

We bought a house here 4 years ago. Since we bought prices have bottomed out in Deception Bay leaving us about 40K out of pocket. For a place that is quiet, has friendly neighbours and is so close to the sea I cannot understand why the prices are down?? Anyway, its a great place to live, our neighbours have become our friends and we all look out for each other, when we first moved here there was some bad people living in our street but they have all moved out and the area has improved allot. We live 300m from the esplanade.

Nice beachy town very close to city. Don't believe everything you hear about it, Come and stay for a while :) People are very friendly here and I feel safe walking around here at night. Great gym and basket ball and skateboard park next to the pcyc. Nice fields. Great library and nice little op shop next to the iga. Public transport is excellent. We live by the water and have excellent neighbours, Haven't had an issue with hooning or partying / loud noise. The local shopping centre is nice and has everything you need but yes could use a facelift. It could use a cinema I think. The surrounding cinemas are Kippa-Ring and Morayfield. I haven't had the need you use the schools as my kids are grown up but see a lot of kids going to deception bay high and primary. There is a flexible learning centre close and a couple of private schools in Rothwell and Burpengary. I personaly don't think it deserves the bad name it has, it is a nice place to live :)

Moved from Far North Queensland to the bay. Purchased a rural block of old bay road. Quiet no traffic problems. Close to Burpengary shops, North lakes shops, Rothwell shops, Kippa-Ring shops etc. 30 min drive to Brisbane City. Close to Sunshine Coast, and Glass House mountans. Easy access to Bruce Highway North and South. Train station at Narangba and Burpengary 10-15 minutes drive. Quiet water front, nice cafe, and parklands for kids. Great for kids to explore, and even catch a flathead or whiteing for dinner. Top spot, hurry before the price of property heads North.

We bought a house in Deception Bay because basically it was the closest to the city that we could actually afford a house that was not a dump. If I had it to do over again I might still pick Deception Bay but probably a different neighbourhood. My recommendation would be to visit the neighbourhood you are interested in buying/renting between Thurs-Sunday nights and probably on the weekend mornings.
Our neighbourhood gets gangs (sometimes it seems to be about 15+) teenagers on drugs/booze (they're on something) going past especially summer time late at night. They sit in our yard yelling at each other. I have called the police on numerous occasions and they usually don't show up until hours later when the problem is gone.
We have neighbours that have parties about once a month on a weekend. My husband works shift work and not the standard Monday to Friday so when they are playing music so loud I think I am at a concert at 3am it does not go down well. Police again do not show up.
There is graffiti almost on every block. This morning I drove by a house that actually had been graffiti'd on the actually building all across the side of it. Something to watch for. Every morning I am worried I will wake up and my garage door will be painted with some tag.
I recommend getting a guard dog if you live in this suburb.
The nearest shopping centre has the essentials but could do with a pick me up. Luckily there is North Lakes which is nearby.
Down by the waterfront it is quite nice and is one of the only redeeming factors.
We need more working families to move into the area and push out the scum!

Deception Bay is one of the last places in Brisbane that you can afford to live so close to the water.
The prices of property at the moment is unbelievable, I dont know why you wouldn't atleast consider looking in the area. Yes, there are some average areas but you just have to do your research.

What to say,cut,sea side,plenty of shopping's around,just they need more restaurants"

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You will find a few negative review of D'Bay as you will about most suburbs. We have lived there for 3.5 years.

Pro's - Beautiful bayside location with a refurbished foreshore that makes it a great recreational space - A good cultural mix with Islander, Asian, Indigenous and Anglo populations (sorry if I missed any!) - We have a house next to a Samoan family of 7 and they are wonderful people. We have become firm friends. There are great educational and medical facilities with Redcliffe Hospital only 10-15mins away. North Lakes shopping precinct is only 10-15 mins drive also - and it has everything - The local shopping centre could do with a facelift but it has all the essentials.

Con's - It's a lengthy commute if you work near Brisbane city - Public transport linking D'Bay with Brisbane needs imporvement by either regular direct bus services, or a train line that runs closer to the Bay - Socially the Bay is generally a friendly place. Like anywhere that lacks alot of activities and entertainment for young people the kids do wander around a bit and probably get up to a bit of trouble. But I'd say looks are decieving in that respect. I found the kids and young people to be mostly like kids anywhere and not particularly unruly - The odd hoon doing a donut or fishtail was a pet dislike of mine but that really depends where in the Bay you live. Look for the tire marks on the street to know it happens much where you want to buty or rent!

All in all Deception Bay has all the things going for it that any pretty bayside area does. Over time the social problems will become less and the ongoign development in the region will see house prices increase.

Enjoy! Mat

Love the Bay. Come and join us out of the ratrace in the quiet seaside suburb. Great shopping centre, schools, childcare etc. Great walks along the waterfront. Friendly neighbourhood. Come and see for yourself.

Have lived on Sydney Harbour, Hedges Ave at Mermaid Beach, Margate, Kangaroo point and West End. The Bay is a wonderful well kept little treasure, we love living here.

I have lived in Deception Bay for seven years and have found it a terrible place to live.Every one is so unfriendly.The public schools are really good for education if only the schoosl could control the children and the parents.The private school is friendly but the education is very poor.And we have had to do alot of catch up work at home with the school work.The people are rude .We live near a retirement villiage and the ederly are rude.And have often had a go at me and my children,Because they say they have moved here to retire not to listen to kids play football and balls bouncing.
Quiet a few times i have looked out my back door late at night and seen the local scum trashing fences,bus shelters and sighns.Deception Bay does have a beautiful beach front and i walk my dog down there and we go fishing and it is just lovely down there.But thats all thats beautiful about Deception Bay. To sum it up its an aweful place to live the people are rude from the youg to old.So if your thinking about moving to Deception Bay I would seriously reconsider it.

Have lived in Deception Bay for past 18 years and have enjoyed the quiet lifestyle. Good local shopping centre and plenty of takeways to choose from. Lovely friendly people and a choice of great local schools. Very nice waterfront walks and plenty of parks to choose from as well. You should come and have a look for yourself. You might be very surprised.

Nice and Quiet. Schools close. Easy transport. All shopping not far from everywhere. Night life is a bit on the quiet side though if you are a party person. Pool and take away close by. Friendly neighbors. Community Spirit great. Good walking tracks and safe as well.

We moved here from Redcliffe. Yes there are Bogans/Hoons, just like in Redcliffe, yes there are robberies just like Redcliffe. The nightlife to be honest is poor but then it's not all that in Redcliffe either. Public transport could be better to the city, you still need to get to Narangba or somewhere for the train. The Bruce Highway is only a few minutes away which makes it great for trips up the Coast or driving into Brisbane (except in the morning when it can be very busy from about Bribie Island turnoff through to the Gympie Road turnoff). Schools are not that great in the immediate area but just outside of D'Bay there are some excellent choices. Police and Ambulance are right there on Deception Bay Road which is very handy. Northlakes is only up the road and this has great shopping and there is a new Aldi's coming soon. There is a Domino's, Subway, video shops, Woolworths, Wow sight and sound, McDonald's, KFC, IGA, Eagle Boy's, BWS x2, loads of wholesale shops the list goes on. There are also a couple of really good gyms in the area and a local pool. Our neighbours are great, very helpful. Beach is not amazing compared to Redcliffe or the coast but it's great for afternoon strolls or fishing. The area is really improving as more owner occupiers are moving in. The place not to be now is Morayfield. I will buy my next property here, not in Redcliffe which is a bit overpriced and made out to be something it's really not (I grew up there). If you have not had a look at Deception Bay then you should come and see it while it's still affordable.

Hi I have lived at Deception Bay for 15 years and wouldn't live anywhere else. Nice and quiet neighbourhood with great walking areas along the waterfront. Numerous parks for the kids. People very friendly. Great local shopping centre, schools etc. Plenty of takeaway places to choose from. Great value for money realestate. If your thinking of moving definately have a look and decide for yourself. Don't listen to any negative crap as some people just like to put others down and don't have much else to do.

We have lived in Deception Bay for 6 years and when we first moved here yes it was great but now we are getting out thank goodness. It not so quiet, you have sirens racing up and down Deception Bay road at all hours of the day or night, you also have to get a big dog to look after your house as people think they can come in a take what they want without asking. Most people are loud, rude and discussing. There is a centrelink in the shopping centre which is just what you need. We are moving out and if you had any sense you wont move into Deception Bay it sinks.

a very quiet suburb at night ,friendly people,easy navigation around streets, close to every suburb in any direction and has its own maccas kfc and pizza what more could u want.

Walking along the waterfront with dogs is a true treasure. The dogs have a ball as the beach and part of the kilometers long, waterfront tracks is off-lead and the owners have a chance to interact with the friendly people that live in Deception Bay. It is a non pretentious area with natural beauty and good old fashioned seaside village charm. The highway is easy accessible and traffic within the immediate area flows well. There is a shopping centre with major supermarkets and specialty stores. Primary schools and High Schools are plentiful within a fifteen km range.

Brisbane is about 35 km away and the Sunshine Coast approximately 45 km. Industrial areas are being further developed and real estate is still very affordable.

If you're into partying, nightlife or wild entertaining, Deception Bay can better be skipped. Look up real estate in the Fortitude Valley instead! We enjoy the friendly atmosphere and peace and quiet.
Deception Bay truly is one of Queensland's best kept secrets.