Overall score
Deviot
18.9/100
Swan Point
25.6/100
Deviot for retirees; Swan Point for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deviot
18.9/100
Swan Point
25.6/100
Crime rate
Deviot
3221.6 / 1k
Swan Point
3876.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deviot
0
Swan Point
7
Population
Deviot
359
Swan Point
300
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 | Swan Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 18.9/100 | 25.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.7/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 3221.6 / 1k | 3876.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 1 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 7 |
| Population | 359 | 300 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Deviot reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Swan Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Deviot pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Swan Point is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Deviot if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Swan Point for investors and value-focused buyers.