Overall score
Devonport
52.1/100
Don
45.0/100
Devonport vs Don, TAS Suburb Comparison
Devonport for retirees and investment; Don for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DevonportDon
Crime rate
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Don
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devonport
331
Don
26
Population
Devonport
14,481
Don
647
Metric leadDevonport 8Don 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Devonport | Don |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.6/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 26 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Population | 14,481 | 647 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, 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 families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Don is the stronger match for retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle.
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.