Overall score
Agnes Water
38.0/100
Deepwater
26.5/100
Agnes Water for retirees and schools; Deepwater for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Agnes Water
38.0/100
Deepwater
26.5/100
Crime rate
Agnes Water
33.0 / 1k
Deepwater
25.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Agnes Water
17
Deepwater
0
Population
Agnes Water
2,729
Deepwater
287
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Agnes Water | Deepwater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.4/100 | 15.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.0 / 1k | 25.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 0 |
| Population | 2,729 | 287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Agnes Water reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Deepwater is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Agnes Water pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Deepwater is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Agnes Water if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Deepwater for investors.