Overall score
Ambleside
46.3/100
East Devonport
39.6/100
Ambleside vs East Devonport, TAS Suburb Comparison
Ambleside for investment and value; East Devonport for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AmblesideEast Devonport
Crime rate
Ambleside
54.0 / 1k
East Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambleside
3
East Devonport
29
Population
Ambleside
695
East Devonport
4,384
Metric leadAmbleside 4East Devonport 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEast Devonport
- Best for familiesEast Devonport
- Best for investmentAmbleside
- Best for best valueAmbleside
- Best for best schoolsEast Devonport
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 | Ambleside | East Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.9/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 24 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 29 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 5.3% |
| Population | 695 | 4,384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
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 public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Ambleside sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in East Devonport.
Choose Ambleside if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward East Devonport for households prioritising schools.
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.