Overall score
Deception Bay
35.3/100
Rothwell
49.2/100
Deception Bay vs Rothwell, QLD Suburb Comparison
Deception Bay for retirees; Rothwell for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Deception BayRothwell
Crime rate
Deception Bay
121.8 / 1k
Rothwell
112.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deception Bay
245
Rothwell
176
Population
Deception Bay
19,573
Rothwell
7,538
Metric leadDeception Bay 4Rothwell 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Deception Bay | Rothwell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.3/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.8 / 1k | 112.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 23 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 245 | 176 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| Population | 19,573 | 7,538 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Deception Bay reads as a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Rothwell is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone.
On the data, Deception Bay is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Rothwell answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rothwell, while Deception Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.