Suburb Intelligence
Deagon 4017
Northern growth corridor · Brisbane City Council (Deagon Ward) · 3.0 km² · Walk Score 40/100
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Deagon the smallest suburb in this corridor by land area ? just 1.6 square kilometres ? and it's got the feel of a forgotten village that somehow survived the march of Brisbane's northern sprawl. Thirteen kilometres north of the CBD with the Sandgate Road corridor running through it, it's wedged between the Gateway Arterial and the Boondall Wetlands. The Deagon Deviation takes the traffic pressure off, leaving the residential streets quiet and the local shops serving a community that values its obscurity.
Market Pulse
Living in Deagon
Living in Deagon: The Taoist Temple Suburb
Deagon developed as a railway stop on the Shorncliffe line, with the station opening in the 1880s. Deagon State School, established in 1888, is one of the older primary schools in the area. The Green Pine Taoist Temple — with its striking traditional Chinese architecture — adds a layer of cultural diversity that you don't find in most Brisbane suburbs. Deagon Sporting Complex provides sports facilities for the local community.
Deagon railway station on the Shorncliffe line connects to the CBD in about 30 minutes. Sandgate's foreshore and village are five minutes north. For buyers who want a quiet, distinctive pocket near the bay with a train line and genuine character, Deagon is worth discovering — at a median below $880K.
Who Should Buy Here?
Deagon is for buyers who appreciate that a suburb with 2,000 residents, a Taoist temple, an 1888 school, and a train station is something special. It's small, it's quiet, and it's unlike anywhere else on the north side.
Liveability
Living here
Liveability Score
7/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 6 parks covering 8% of area
- 1 per 1,000
- Bike Score: Low — limited dedicated cycling infrastructure
- Deagon Village local shops
Transport
Train station: Deagon. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak.
- ~28 min by train
- ~25 min via Sandgate Rd
- Bus routes: 310, 320, 330
- North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City, Redcliffe
People & Demographics
Deagon has a median age of 36 with 66%. Household income averages $1,650/week (Mid-range). Population +5% since 2016.
Best Fit
Who Deagon suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Deagon appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Risk & Due Diligence
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 20/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −14% (2020–24) · Violent −4.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 195 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low — elevated. Low. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
- Council flood planning overlay may apply
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Deagon has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Deagon Station — Shorncliffe line
- Sandgate District SHS
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Deagon across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- Investor profile: Quiet near Sandgate
- Demand indicator: Steady buyer and tenant demand
- Gentrification risk: Low
- Subdivision potential: Limited
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Living in Deagon: The Taoist Temple Suburb
Between Taigum and Sandgate, Deagon is a tiny suburb with an outsized claim to fame: the Green Pine Taoist Temple, one of the most distinctive religious buildings in Brisbane. Its station on the Shorncliffe line, the Deagon Sporting Complex, and proximity to Sandgate's foreshore make it a quiet but
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