A magistrate told the boy it was his last chance: if he breached the terms of his bail, he would go back into custody.

The bail terms meant the 14-year-old would be on a "short, tight leash", including a curfew, orders not to associate with his co-accused, and an imminent court date to check his compliance.

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The magistrate expressed reservations in granting the teen bail, emphasising the seriousness of the alleged offending and the risks to both the community and the boy himself.

She was concerned further incidents like those before the court could have fatal consequences, either for those involved or for those in the community.

"The community expects to be safe in their homes and safe on the road," the magistrate said.

The court heard footage on a mobile phone showed the teen in the passenger seat of a vehicle, alleged to have been stolen, which was travelling at 201 kilometres an hour.

The teen was accused of involvement in a crime spree in late February, involving the theft of cars and bank cards.

Further charges related to a series of incidents earlier this month, including car thefts, home invasions and driving offences.

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The police prosecutor said the matters before the court had a huge impact on the community and the victims, which could not be understated.

The boy had been remanded in custody since he and his co-accused were arrested earlier in the month. His defence lawyer cited time in custody as one of the reasons the teen should be bailed.

It was possible the boy might serve more time in custody on remand than he would receive if he were found guilty and sentenced to a term of imprisonment, the lawyer said.

He also believed having experienced custody might act as an added incentive for the teen to comply with bail.

"It hasn't been a pleasant experience for him," the lawyer said.

The boy's age and family support were among the other factors raised in support of bail.

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"It's a very difficult decision for me today," the magistrate said.

But she believed the teen's prospects were good, provided he complied with the terms of his bail.

"You've got a lot of people who want to help you," she said.

The teen told the court he wanted to change.

"I just need you to understand it is very, very important you take all of this on board," the magistrate said.

He was bailed to attend the court early next month.

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