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Deception Bay

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Deception Bay

Deception Bay is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Dakabin, 30km from Story Bridge.

Deception Bay is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 19,539, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Deception Bay sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Deception Bay to your route.

About Deception Bay

Deception Bay State High School is a public, co-educational, high school, located in the City of Moreton Bay suburb of Deception Bay, in Queensland, Australia. It is administered by the Department of Education, with an enrolment of 1,361 students and a teaching staff of 88, as of 2023. The school serves students from

Read more Year 7 to Year 12.

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Deception Bay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Deception Bay located?

Deception Bay is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -27.1935 latitude, 153.0263 longitude.

What is the population of Deception Bay?

Deception Bay has a population of approximately 19,539 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
19,539
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.1935, 153.0263

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Deception Bay

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Story Bridge

Brisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

30 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Glass House Mountains Lookout

Elevated lookout on the Sunshine Coast hinterland tourist drive, giving a panorama of the volcanic plugs named by James Cook in 1770.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Deception Bay

  • 30 kmStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.
  • 36 kmGlass House Mountains LookoutElevated lookout on the Sunshine Coast hinterland tourist drive, giving a panorama of the volcanic plugs named by James Cook in 1770.

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