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Queensland · Postcode 4508
Deception Bay postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 32 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Deception Bay at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Deception Bay ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Deception Bay vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Deception Bay | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,270 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $325 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.9% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4508 covers Deception Bay, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 32 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Deception Bay has a population of 19,573 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,270, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 1,358 (6.9% of residents).
Housing in Deception Bay includes a median weekly rent of $325, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 7,120 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Deception Bay scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 8 schools in the Deception Bay area, including Arethusa College, Deception Bay State High School, Moreton Downs State School and others.
Deception Bay is part of the North Lakes statistical area in Queensland.
Deception Bay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4508 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 19,573 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,270/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $620/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 19.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1007/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,120 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,358 (6.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.1859323 |
| Longitude | 153.0206446 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 32 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | North Lakes |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Petrie |
| State Electorate | Bancroft |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,810 (19.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,478 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,592 (23.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,958 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 3,728 (19.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 2,442 (12.5%) |
| Asthma | 2,325 (11.9%) |
| Diabetes | 1,432 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,124 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 734 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 709 (3.6%) |
| Dementia | 182 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 447 (6.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,767 (39.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,370 (33.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,402 (20.1%) |
Schools in Deception Bay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Deception Bay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Deception Bay
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.