Overall score
Alberton
27.3/100
Devon North
35.2/100
Alberton vs Devon North, VIC suburb comparison
Alberton for schools; Devon North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlbertonDevon North
Crime rate
Alberton
84.2 / 1k
Devon North
11.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alberton
14
Devon North
0
Population
Alberton
297
Devon North
352
Metric leadAlberton 2Devon North 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDevon North
- Best for familiesDevon North
- Best for investmentDevon North
- Best for best valueDevon North
- Best for best schoolsAlberton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alberton | Devon North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.3/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.2 / 1k | 11.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 2 |
| Population | 297 | 352 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Alberton reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Devon North is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Alberton tends to lead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Devon North stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Alberton sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Devon North.
Alberton suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Devon North is the stronger match for retirees and families.