Overall score
Devonport
52.1/100
Leith
36.4/100
Devonport vs Leith, TAS Suburb Comparison
Devonport for retirees and families; Leith for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DevonportLeith
Crime rate
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Leith
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devonport
331
Leith
6
Population
Devonport
14,481
Leith
504
Metric leadDevonport 6Leith 22 tiedacross 10 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 | Leith |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.6/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 6 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| Population | 14,481 | 504 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Leith is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Leith is shaped by the coast, Devonport offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Devonport is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Leith answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage. Devonport generally means more approachable housing costs, while Leith leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Devonport suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Leith 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.