Overall score
Burnie
61.2/100
Devonport
52.1/100
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
Crime rate
Burnie
50.0 / 1k
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Burnie
593
Devonport
331
Population
Burnie
693
Devonport
14,481
Metric leadBurnie 5Devonport 61 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 | Burnie | Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 79.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 73 |
| Walkability | 83.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 593 | 331 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Population | 693 | 14,481 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Devonport is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Burnie if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Devonport 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.