Overall score
Bankstown
41.8/100
Devonport
52.1/100
Bankstown vs Devonport Suburb Comparison (NSW vs TAS)
Bankstown for schools; Devonport for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BankstownDevonport
Crime rate
Bankstown
115.1 / 1k
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bankstown
597
Devonport
331
Population
Bankstown
34,933
Devonport
14,481
Metric leadBankstown 7Devonport 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bankstown | Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.9/100 | 79.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 115.1 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 272 | 73 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 597 | 331 |
| Planning activity | 54 | — |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Population | 34,933 | 14,481 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Bankstown is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, whereas Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Bankstown sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Devonport is further into the wider countryside.
Bankstown pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Devonport is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. On housing, Bankstown sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Devonport.
Bankstown suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Devonport is the stronger match 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.