Overall score
Devonport
52.1/100
Hobart
60.0/100
Devonport vs Hobart, TAS Suburb Comparison
Devonport for investment and value; Hobart for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DevonportHobart
Crime rate
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Hobart
87.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devonport
331
Hobart
1,022
Population
Devonport
14,481
Hobart
3,390
Metric leadDevonport 5Hobart 43 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 | Hobart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.6/100 | 26.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 87.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 52 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 1,022 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Population | 14,481 | 3,390 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Hobart is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Devonport sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Hobart is closer to the city centre.
Devonport tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Hobart stands out for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Devonport suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Hobart is the stronger match 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.