Burnie vs Devonport, TAS suburb comparison

Burnie for retirees and families; Devonport for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BurnieDevonport

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

Metric leadBurnie 2Devonport 8across 10 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.

CategoryBurnieDevonport
Overall score56.7/10071.3/100
Housing (desirability)19.0/10073.3/100
Crime rate3422.6 / 1k165.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools410
Parks & reserves24
Public transport stops973
Walkability83.5/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities587321
Population69314,481
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/101/10

Comparison summary

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.

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