Deepwater at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
456
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Deepwater.
The postcode for Deepwater is 2371 (NSW).
Deepwater (2371) sits in the Inverell region of NSW.
Deepwater has roughly 456 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Deepwater scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Deepwater's population at 456, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
456
Median age
56
Family households
60%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$163/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
456
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Deepwater.
Local schools for Deepwater
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Government School Catchment
Deepwater Public School
Emmaville Central School
Glen Innes Public School
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Frequently asked
About Deepwater.
- What is the Deepwater postcode?
- Deepwater is in the 2371 postcode, in NSW, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- Where is Deepwater?
- Deepwater is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2371, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Deepwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $163, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Deepwater?
- There are 8 schools serving Deepwater on this page, including Deepwater Public School, Emmaville Central School, Glen Innes Public School.
- How walkable is Deepwater?
- Deepwater has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Deepwater?
- Deepwater is close to Wellington Vale, Rangers Valley, Stannum, Tent Hill, Torrington.
- What is the population of Deepwater?
- The population of Deepwater is approximately 456 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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