midmat

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