Overall score
Devon Park
32.7/100
Sefton Park
47.4/100
Devon Park vs Sefton Park, SA suburb comparison
Sefton Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Devon ParkSefton Park
Crime rate
Devon Park
114.1 / 1k
Sefton Park
70.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devon Park
13
Sefton Park
38
Population
Devon Park
1,185
Sefton Park
1,274
Metric leadDevon Park 0Sefton Park 9across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSefton Park
- Best for familiesSefton Park
- Best for investmentSefton Park
- Best for best valueSefton Park
- Best for best schoolsSefton Park
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 Park | Sefton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.7/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.1/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 114.1 / 1k | 70.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 17.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 14 |
| Population | 1,185 | 1,274 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Devon Park is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Sefton Park is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Devon Park pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Sefton Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Sefton Park, while Devon Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.