Deception Bay flood & bushfire risk
Of Deception Bay’s 10,211 mapped properties, 24.9% are in a mapped flood area and 8.8% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Deception Bay’s flood exposure is below the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Deception Bay
Flood and bushfire areas across Deception Bay. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Deception Bay
Deception Bay sits in the Deception Bay police division, which recorded 4,394 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 4,394 total. Figures are for the whole Deception Bay police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Deception Bay
Deception Bay is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: Urban neighbourhood
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone:
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: Mixed industry and business
School catchments in Deception Bay
Deception Bay can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Deception Bay
At the 2021 Census, 19.1% of Deception Bay’s 19,573 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Deception Bay
Moreton Bay council approved 6,260 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Moreton Bay council area (not just Deception Bay). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 6 Beilby Place, Deception Bay QLD 4508
- 12 Janison Court, Deception Bay QLD 4508
- 139 Esplanade South, Deception Bay QLD 4508
- 7 Marcus Court, Deception Bay QLD 4508
- 3 Vincent Court, Deception Bay QLD 4508
- 2 Jimna Court, Deception Bay QLD 4508
- 19 Rayleigh Street, Deception Bay QLD 4508
- 17A Dugong Crescent, Deception Bay QLD 4508
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.