Overall score
Deviot
18.9/100
Gravelly Beach
27.2/100
Gravelly Beach for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deviot
18.9/100
Gravelly Beach
27.2/100
Crime rate
Deviot
3221.6 / 1k
Gravelly Beach
1798.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deviot
0
Gravelly Beach
6
Population
Deviot
359
Gravelly Beach
641
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 | Deviot | Gravelly Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 18.9/100 | 27.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.7/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 3221.6 / 1k | 1798.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 2 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 6 |
| Population | 359 | 641 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Deviot reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Gravelly Beach is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Deviot pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Gravelly Beach is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Deviot sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Gravelly Beach.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Gravelly Beach, while Deviot remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.