Overall score
Deeragun
31.0/100
Shaw
38.7/100
Deeragun for investment; Shaw for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deeragun
31.0/100
Shaw
38.7/100
Crime rate
Deeragun
65.7 / 1k
Shaw
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deeragun
32
Shaw
5
Population
Deeragun
4,273
Shaw
760
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 | Deeragun | Shaw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.0/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.7 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 5 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Population | 4,273 | 760 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Deeragun is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Shaw is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Deeragun is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Shaw answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage. Deeragun generally means more approachable housing costs, while Shaw leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Deeragun suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Shaw is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.