Overall score
Burpengary
46.1/100
Deception Bay
35.3/100
Burpengary vs Deception Bay, QLD Suburb Comparison
Burpengary for retirees and families; Deception Bay for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BurpengaryDeception Bay
Crime rate
Burpengary
71.8 / 1k
Deception Bay
121.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burpengary
151
Deception Bay
245
Population
Burpengary
16,488
Deception Bay
19,573
Metric leadBurpengary 6Deception Bay 51 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBurpengary
- Best for familiesBurpengary
- Best for beach lifestyleDeception Bay
- Best for investmentDeception Bay
- Best for best valueDeception Bay
- Best for best schoolsBurpengary
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 | Deception Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 35.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.6/100 | 55.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.8 / 1k | 121.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 49 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 245 |
| Green cover | 15.7% | 7.2% |
| Population | 16,488 | 19,573 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Burpengary reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Deception Bay is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Deception Bay is shaped by the coast, Burpengary offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Burpengary is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability; Deception Bay answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Burpengary if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Deception Bay for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.