Bundaberg Regional Council

Deepwater

QLD4674

Deepwater at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,579

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Deepwater.

The postcode for Deepwater is 4674 (QLD).

Deepwater (4674) sits in the Bundaberg region of Queensland.

Deepwater has roughly 1,579 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 0/100 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 4 government primary, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Deepwater's population at 1,579, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

1,579

Median age

55

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$210/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$179/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

1,579

Median age: 55

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Bundaberg Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

12,711

total offences in 2026 across the Bundaberg Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences2,438 (19.2%)
Offences Against Property1,732 (13.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)993 (7.8%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order567 (4.5%)
Traffic and Related Offences532 (4.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Deepwater.

Local schools for Deepwater

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Government School Catchment

Wartburg State School

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Agnes Water State School

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Rosedale State School

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Frequently asked

About Deepwater.

What is the Deepwater postcode?
Deepwater is in the 4674 postcode, in QLD, in the Bundaberg Regional Council region.
Where is Deepwater?
Deepwater is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4674, in the Bundaberg Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Deepwater?
The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $179.
What schools are in Deepwater?
There are 7 schools serving Deepwater on this page, including Wartburg State School, Discovery Christian College, Agnes Water State School.
How walkable is Deepwater?
Deepwater has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Deepwater?
Deepwater is close to Rules Beach, Baffle Creek, Oyster Creek, Euleilah, Winfield.
What is the population of Deepwater?
The population of Deepwater is approximately 1,579 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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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