Overall score
Deepdale
33.3/100
Utakarra
31.5/100
Deepdale for value; Utakarra for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deepdale
33.3/100
Utakarra
31.5/100
Crime rate
Deepdale
132.8 / 1k
Utakarra
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deepdale
1
Utakarra
34
Population
Deepdale
973
Utakarra
1,467
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 | Deepdale | Utakarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.3/100 | 31.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.8/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 132.8 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 2.8/100 | 2.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | — | 15 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 34 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| Population | 973 | 1,467 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Deepdale reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Utakarra is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Deepdale pulls ahead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Utakarra is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. On housing, Deepdale sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Utakarra.
Deepdale suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Utakarra is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.