Overall score
Devon North
51.1/100
Yarram
35.5/100
Devon North for retirees and families; Yarram for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Devon North
51.1/100
Yarram
35.5/100
Crime rate
Devon North
17.0 / 1k
Yarram
100.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devon North
3
Yarram
7
Population
Devon North
352
Yarram
2,136
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 North | Yarram |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.1/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.4/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.0 / 1k | 100.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 10 |
| Green cover | 18.0% | 1.3% |
| Population | 352 | 2,136 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Devon North reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Yarram is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Devon North tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Yarram stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Devon North generally means more mid-market housing value, while Yarram leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Devon North if you are weighing retirees, families, and investors; lean toward Yarram for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.