October 15, 2026
Deception Bay 4508 is one of the busiest and quickest markets around Moreton Bay. Houses have a median value of $897k, up 13.3% over the last 12 months, and they sold in a median of just 13 days, according to CoreLogic, August 2026. With 326 houses sold, there's plenty of activity, and it's still one of the few bayside suburbs in the area with a house median below seven figures.
The Deception Bay numbers
- Houses: $897k median value, up 13.3%, 13 days on market, $600/wk median rent, 326 sold
- Units: $726k median value, up 19.1%, 13 days on market, $560/wk median rent, 104 sold
Source: CoreLogic, August 2026. Medians at August 2026, growth over 12 months, days on market, rents and sales over the last 12 months.
Is Deception Bay still affordable?
Compared with its neighbours, yes. Deception Bay sits on Moreton Bay, just north of the Redcliffe Peninsula, yet its $897k house median is below every Peninsula suburb. Kippa-Ring 4021 is at $971k, and Rothwell 4022 at $1.02m.
It's also below the suburbs to the north and west. Caboolture 4510 houses have a median of $940k and Burpengary 4505 sits at $1.02m. For buyers who want to be near the water on a budget under a million, Deception Bay is one of the few options left.
How does Rothwell 4022 compare?
Rothwell is Deception Bay's neighbour, on the way into the Peninsula. Its houses have a $1.02m median, up 16.5%, selling in 14 days, with a median rent of $650/wk and 97 sold (CoreLogic, August 2026). There weren't enough unit sales in Rothwell to give a reliable unit figure.
Side by side:
- Price: Rothwell $1.02m, Deception Bay $897k
- Growth: Rothwell up 16.5%, Deception Bay up 13.3%
- Days on market: Deception Bay 13, Rothwell 14
- Rent: Rothwell $650/wk, Deception Bay $600/wk
- Houses sold: Deception Bay 326, Rothwell 97
Rothwell has grown faster and costs more. Deception Bay is the far bigger market by number of sales. Both sell fast, so whichever side of the boundary you're on, buyers are active.
What do 13 days on market mean for sellers?
It means buyers are ready and waiting. A well-priced Deception Bay home will usually get most of its serious interest in the first week or two. That has a few practical effects:
- Get the preparation done before you list. Cleaning, small repairs, photos and copy should all be finished before launch day, because that's when buyers look.
- Have your next move planned. A quick sale is great until you realise you haven't found your next place. Talk to your agent about settlement terms that give you room.
- Don't confuse fast with easy. A fast median doesn't mean any price will work. Buyers here have 326 house sales of recent evidence to compare against.
Is it a good time to buy in Deception Bay?
Nobody can promise where prices go next, and you should be wary of anyone who says they can. What the numbers do show is a market where buyers are active and homes don't sit. Growth of 13.3% for houses and 19.1% for units over the past year tells you competition has been real.
If you're buying, that means getting finance approved early, inspecting with intent, and being ready to make a decision within days rather than weeks.
What about units?
Deception Bay units have had a strong year. The median rose 19.1% to $726k, units sold in 13 days, the same as houses, and 104 changed hands. Units are a big part of this market, not an afterthought, and they give buyers a way into a bayside suburb at a lower price than a house.
What does it mean for investors?
Houses rent for a median $600/wk and units $560/wk. With quick sales on both sides, Deception Bay is a market where both buyers and tenants are active. If you already own a rental here, a rental property appraisal will tell you whether your rent is in line with the market.
What's your Deception Bay home worth?
An online property estimate is a good first look. For a figure you can make decisions on, book a sales property appraisal. You'll get your appraisal and selling plan, with fees up front, before we meet.
Kindred's agents are salaried, so advice isn't driven by commission. Marketing is $0 upfront and paid at settlement. Our Buyer Network team answers buyer enquiries 7 days, and before your home goes live we introduce it to active buyers already in our database. In a 13-day market, that head start counts.
If you're also looking at the Peninsula, read our guide to Kippa-Ring 4021 house prices. Comparing with the suburbs further west? See the North Lakes, Mango Hill and Griffin property market.
Talk to us
Call our Deception Bay real estate agents on (07) 3284 0512, or drop into 425 Elizabeth Avenue, Kippa-Ring.
