Overall score
Ambleside
39.6/100
East Devonport
42.8/100
Ambleside for retirees and families; East Devonport for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ambleside
39.6/100
East Devonport
42.8/100
Crime rate
Ambleside
3492.9 / 1k
East Devonport
529.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambleside
1
East Devonport
16
Population
Ambleside
695
East Devonport
4,384
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 | Ambleside | East Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.3/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3492.9 / 1k | 529.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 24 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 16 |
| Population | 695 | 4,384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Ambleside reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; East Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Ambleside tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while East Devonport stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access. On housing, Ambleside sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in East Devonport.
Choose Ambleside if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward East Devonport for households prioritising schools.