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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.