Overall score
Cressy
30.8/100
Devon Hills
30.2/100
Cressy for schools; Devon Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cressy
30.8/100
Devon Hills
30.2/100
Crime rate
Cressy
1025.2 / 1k
Devon Hills
2775.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cressy
0
Devon Hills
0
Population
Cressy
1,149
Devon Hills
434
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 | Cressy | Devon Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.8/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 1025.2 / 1k | 2775.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 2 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,149 | 434 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Cressy is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Devon Hills is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Devon Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Cressy keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Cressy pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Devon Hills is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Cressy sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Devon Hills.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Cressy the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Devon Hills.