Overall score
Burnie
56.7/100
Devonport
71.3/100
Burnie for retirees and families; Devonport for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Burnie
56.7/100
Devonport
71.3/100
Crime rate
Burnie
3422.6 / 1k
Devonport
165.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnie
587
Devonport
321
Population
Burnie
693
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.
Burnie is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Burnie pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Devonport is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Burnie if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Devonport for investors and value-focused buyers.