Overall score
Deepwater
40.4/100
Rosedale
34.6/100
Deepwater vs Rosedale, QLD Suburb Comparison
Deepwater for families and schools; Rosedale for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DeepwaterRosedale
Crime rate
Deepwater
40.5 / 1k
Rosedale
41.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deepwater
4
Rosedale
4
Population
Deepwater
287
Rosedale
452
Metric leadDeepwater 3Rosedale 25 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Deepwater | Rosedale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.4/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.7/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.5 / 1k | 41.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.0/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 287 | 452 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Deepwater is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Rosedale is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Deepwater is stronger for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing; Rosedale answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Deepwater suits families more clearly, whereas Rosedale is the stronger match for retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and 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.