Overall score
Clarence Point
17.5/100
Deviot
18.9/100
Clarence Point for families; Deviot for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clarence Point
17.5/100
Deviot
18.9/100
Crime rate
Clarence Point
12494.7 / 1k
Deviot
3221.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarence Point
0
Deviot
0
Population
Clarence Point
266
Deviot
359
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.
| Category | Clarence Point | Deviot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 17.5/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.4/100 | 22.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 12494.7 / 1k | 3221.6 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 266 | 359 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Clarence Point is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Deviot is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Clarence Point pulls ahead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, whereas Deviot is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Clarence Point generally means more approachable housing costs, while Deviot leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Deviot, while Clarence Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.