Deepwater
NSW 2371 • New South Wales
About Deepwater
Deepwater is a small historic town on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated 40 kilometres north of Glen Innes along the New England Highway. The town sits at an elevation of 974 metres on the northern bank of the Deepwater River, a tributary of the Mole River, and recorded a population of 456 in the 2021 census. The area falls within the Glen Innes Severn Council local government area and is approximately 644 kilometres north of Sydney.
Deepwater is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy fishing, hiking, birdwatching, gem fossicking and motorbike riding in the surrounding New England region. The town has two hotels with accommodation and a bed and breakfast catering to visiting tourists and travellers on the New England Highway. The old Main North railway line, now closed, once passed through the town, and the predominant age group of residents skews older, with many retirees drawn to the peaceful rural lifestyle.
Deepwater falls under postcode 2371 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- New England Coach services — Glen Innes / Tenterfield / Armidale Approx 35–60 min to Glen Innes
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Glen Innes (40 km south) is the nearest regional centre with supermarkets and essential services. Armidale (139 km south) offers the nearest hospital and university.
A small rural town with basic local amenities. Car travel is essential for most services beyond the immediate township.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Deepwater Public School ICSEA 960026734 5395 15 - 25 Young St
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Emmaville Central School ICSEA 88628 Park Road
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Deepwater by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Deepwater Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Deepwater" under Suburb