Overall score
Devonport
71.3/100
Don
34.0/100
Devonport for families and investment; Don for retirees and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Devonport
71.3/100
Don
34.0/100
Crime rate
Devonport
165.0 / 1k
Don
3732.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devonport
321
Don
21
Population
Devonport
14,481
Don
647
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.
Put side by side, Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Don is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Don leans into coastal living, while Devonport feels more inland and suburban in character.
Devonport pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Don is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Devonport sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Don.
Devonport suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Don is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle.