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.

My experience as a rideshare driver. The people that I pick up are not good. They bring drinks in my car, eat food in my car and women combing their hair in my car destroying my back seat. Biggest problem are teenagers who try to book rides with fake names like "Loki". Preferably avoid this suburb.

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.