Overall score
Devonport
52.1/100
East Devonport
39.6/100
Devonport vs East Devonport, TAS Suburb Comparison
Devonport for retirees and families; East Devonport for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DevonportEast Devonport
Crime rate
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
East Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devonport
331
East Devonport
29
Population
Devonport
14,481
East Devonport
4,384
Metric leadDevonport 8East Devonport 13 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDevonport
- Best for familiesDevonport
- Best for investmentEast Devonport
- Best for best valueDevonport
- Best for best schoolsDevonport
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 | East Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.6/100 | 67.1/100 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 29 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Population | 14,481 | 4,384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and East Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Devonport pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas East Devonport is the better pick for well-served by public transport and relatively affordable housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Devonport, while East Devonport remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.