Overall score
Devon Hills
30.2/100
Evandale
31.0/100
Devon Hills for retirees and investment; Evandale for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Devon Hills
30.2/100
Evandale
31.0/100
Crime rate
Devon Hills
2775.0 / 1k
Evandale
951.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devon Hills
0
Evandale
0
Population
Devon Hills
434
Evandale
1,265
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 | Devon Hills | Evandale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.2/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 2775.0 / 1k | 951.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 434 | 1,265 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Devon Hills is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Evandale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Devon Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Evandale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Devon Hills pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Evandale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
Choose Devon Hills if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Evandale for families and households prioritising schools.