Overall score
Devonport
52.1/100
Port Sorell
43.5/100
Devonport vs Port Sorell, TAS Suburb Comparison
Devonport for retirees and investment; Port Sorell for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DevonportPort Sorell
Crime rate
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Port Sorell
31.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devonport
331
Port Sorell
22
Population
Devonport
14,481
Port Sorell
2,221
Metric leadDevonport 8Port Sorell 31 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 familiesPort Sorell
- Best for investmentDevonport
- Best for best valueDevonport
- Best for best schoolsPort Sorell
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 | Port Sorell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.6/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 31.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 8 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 22 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 25.9% |
| Population | 14,481 | 2,221 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Devonport reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Port Sorell is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Devonport tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Port Sorell stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Devonport sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Port Sorell.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Devonport, while Port Sorell 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.