Dakabin vs Deception Bay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dakabin | Deception Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.1/100 | 64.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 94.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.4 / 1k | 57.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 49 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 161 | 241 |
| Population | 5,275 | 19,573 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDakabin
- Best for familiesDakabin
- Best for beach lifestyleDeception Bay
- Best for investmentDeception Bay
- Best for best valueDeception Bay
- Best for best schoolsDakabin
Comparison summary
Dakabin and Deception Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Deception Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Dakabin; Housing (desirability) favours Deception Bay; Crime rate favours Dakabin. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dakabin, Families → Dakabin, Beach lifestyle → Deception Bay, Investment → Deception Bay.