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Deception Bay
19 km²
A high proportion of separate houses and an abundance of local parks make Deception Bay a family-oriented suburb. It is a large community where nearly one in five residents are children, and a significant number of families are led by single parents. While the area is well-served by schools and shops, typical incomes are well below the national figure. This combination of lower pay and a high number of young people contributes to a residential character where many homes are rented rather than owned.
Deception Bay has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 18 schools serve Deception Bay.
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The community is notably diverse, with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 6.9%, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, a higher rate than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.1% were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 86.1% of the community. While 7.3% of people use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.
The area is less religious than average, with 44.4% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 43.3% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,270, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most similar areas.
Health challenges are common here; 38.0% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also reported at one of the highest rates for this level.
About 13.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than most similar areas.
The First Nations community is large, with a typical personal income of $495, which is a little below the national figure. The population here is also noticeably younger than in other parts of the state.
One-parent families are very common, making up 24.5% of households, which is far above the national average. About 26.5% of people live alone.
Separate houses are very common at 84.1%, though rental rates are much higher than most areas at 38.7%. Homes here tend to be large, with 83.0% having three or more bedrooms.
Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. About 6.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The population is quite mobile, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.3% of the community.
Unemployment is much higher than most similar areas at 8.9%, well above the national figure. Many of those working are employed in health care, social assistance, or construction.
The suburb is quite walkable, with 93.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and groceries within 15 minutes.