Overall score
Captain Creek
26.4/100
Deepwater
26.5/100
Deepwater for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Captain Creek
26.4/100
Deepwater
26.5/100
Crime rate
Captain Creek
32.5 / 1k
Deepwater
25.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Captain Creek
0
Deepwater
0
Population
Captain Creek
452
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 | Captain Creek | Deepwater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.4/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.5/100 | 15.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.5 / 1k | 25.6 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 452 | 287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Captain Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Deepwater is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Captain Creek tends to lead on overall desirability and a larger local community, while Deepwater stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Captain Creek suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Deepwater is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.