Overall score
Deep Bay
33.4/100
Gardners Bay
44.1/100
Gardners Bay for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deep Bay
33.4/100
Gardners Bay
44.1/100
Crime rate
Deep Bay
4811.6 / 1k
Gardners Bay
3707.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deep Bay
1
Gardners Bay
0
Population
Deep Bay
267
Gardners Bay
346
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 | Deep Bay | Gardners Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.0/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 4811.6 / 1k | 3707.1 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Population | 267 | 346 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Deep Bay is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and Gardners Bay is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Deep Bay is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; Gardners Bay answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Deep Bay generally means more approachable housing costs, while Gardners Bay leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Gardners Bay, while Deep Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.