Overall score
Devon North
35.2/100
Woodside
23.3/100
Devon North vs Woodside, VIC suburb comparison
Devon North for retirees and families; Woodside for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Devon NorthWoodside
Crime rate
Devon North
11.4 / 1k
Woodside
219.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devon North
0
Woodside
3
Population
Devon North
352
Woodside
374
Metric leadDevon North 4Woodside 31 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDevon North
- Best for familiesDevon North
- Best for investmentDevon North
- Best for best valueDevon North
- Best for best schoolsWoodside
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Devon North | Woodside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 11.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.4 / 1k | 219.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 2 | — |
| Population | 352 | 374 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Devon North reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Woodside is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Devon North sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Woodside is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Devon North is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Woodside answers with parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Devon North sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Woodside.
Devon North suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Woodside is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.