Overall score
Adelaide
54.3/100
Devonport
52.1/100
Adelaide for retirees and families; Devonport for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Adelaide
54.3/100
Devonport
52.1/100
Crime rate
Adelaide
362.0 / 1k
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adelaide
4,860
Devonport
331
Population
Adelaide
18,202
Devonport
14,481
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 | Adelaide | Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.3/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 79.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 362.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 274 | 73 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4,860 | 331 |
| Planning activity | 447 | — |
| Green cover | 27.6% | 3.4% |
| Population | 18,202 | 14,481 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Adelaide (SA) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Devonport (TAS) is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Adelaide sits closer to the city centre, whereas Devonport is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Adelaide is stronger for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Devonport answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Adelaide sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Devonport.
Choose Adelaide if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Devonport for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.