Overall score
Burpengary East
38.4/100
Deception Bay
35.3/100
Burpengary East vs Deception Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burpengary East for families and schools; Deception Bay for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Burpengary EastDeception Bay
Crime rate
Burpengary East
71.9 / 1k
Deception Bay
121.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burpengary East
38
Deception Bay
245
Population
Burpengary East
9,654
Deception Bay
19,573
Metric leadBurpengary East 3Deception Bay 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBurpengary East
- Best for investmentDeception Bay
- Best for best schoolsBurpengary East
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Burpengary East | Deception Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.4/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.6/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.9 / 1k | 121.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 49 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 245 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 7.2% |
| Population | 9,654 | 19,573 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Burpengary East is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Deception Bay is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Burpengary East pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Deception Bay is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Burpengary East the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Deception Bay.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.