The size of Deep Lead is approximately 74.6 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 15.7% of total area. The population of Deep Lead in 2011 was 321 people. By 2016 the population was 213 showing a population decline of 33.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Deep Lead is 60-69 years. Households in Deep Lead are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Deep Lead work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 93% of the homes in Deep Lead were owner-occupied compared with 84.6% in 2016.