NSW · Glen Innes Severn Council
Deepwater, 2371
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Deepwater is a quieter smaller community in Glen Innes Severn, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 456
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $763
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 53 of 249
- Median monthly mortgage
- $715
- Employment rate
- 36.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 29
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 63.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 42.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order6
- Domestic Violence Related Assault6
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault9
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 960
- Deepwater Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- Deepwater Coach Stop
- New England Hwy After Bourke St
- Tenterfield St At Simpson St
- Tenterfield St Before Dundee St
- Tenterfield St Before New England Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
32 planning-related records
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 SIMPSON STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision46 SEVERN STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 SIMPSON STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
February 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining); Agriculture324 Wellington Vale Road Deepwater NSW 2371Withdrawn
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Automotive/truck premises; Vehicle repair station18 CARL BAER CIRCUIT DEEPWATER 2371Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision102 TENTERFIELD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- SubdivisionTENTERFIELD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility2 SIMPSON STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure129 GOUGH STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
May 2024
- Subdivision98 CASTLERAG ROAD DEEPWATER 2371Determined
April 2024
- Dual occupancy; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation102 TENTERFIELD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure211 CASTLERAG ROAD DEEPWATER 2371Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space6 YOUNG STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers7 BLYTHE STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
- Subdivision48 DUNDEE STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
July 2023
- Shed42 FORBES STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
April 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs81 TENTERFIELD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
February 2023
- DwellingSEVERN STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces76 FORBES STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
2022· 9 proposals
December 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed5 WARD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
July 2022
- Shed12 WARD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces19-23 LACHLAN STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling25 CADELL STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling10 TENTERFIELD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
- Dwelling30 BOURKE STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
March 2022
- Shed52 WELLINGTON VALE ROAD DEEPWATER 2371Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling28 Fraser Street Deepwater NSW 2371Determined
January 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces8 WARD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Change of use102 TENTERFIELD STREET DEEPWATER 2371Withdrawn
October 2021
- Business premises21 CARL BAER CIRCUIT DEEPWATER 2371Determined
August 2021
- Shed17 CADELL STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
- Other19 CADELL STREET DEEPWATER 2371Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Deepwater Recreation GroundPark
- Doug Biddle Apex ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Ben's Health PharmacyYoung Streetpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Deepwater Mobile PreschoolTenterfield Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 27.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5725th in Australia
- State rank
- 1792nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #425 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #802 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime6
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime6
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime13
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime9
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offencescrime5
- Deepwater Coach Stoptransport
- New England Hwy After Bourke Sttransport
- Tenterfield St At Simpson Sttransport
- Tenterfield St Before Dundee Sttransport
- Tenterfield St Before New England Hwytransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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