Overall score
Surfers Paradise
42.8/100
Devonport
52.1/100
Surfers Paradise vs Devonport Suburb Comparison (QLD vs TAS)
Surfers Paradise for families and beach lifestyle; Devonport for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Surfers ParadiseDevonport
Crime rate
Surfers Paradise
159.4 / 1k
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Surfers Paradise
1,422
Devonport
331
Population
Surfers Paradise
26,412
Devonport
14,481
Metric leadSurfers Paradise 5Devonport 61 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 familiesSurfers Paradise
- Best for beach lifestyleSurfers Paradise
- Best for investmentDevonport
- Best for best valueDevonport
- Best for best schoolsSurfers Paradise
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 | Surfers Paradise | Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 79.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.4 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 71 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 73 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,422 | 331 |
| Green cover | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Population | 26,412 | 14,481 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Surfers Paradise (QLD) is a beachside larger suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Devonport (TAS) is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Surfers Paradise leans into coastal living, while Devonport feels more inland and suburban in character.
Surfers Paradise pulls ahead on parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Devonport is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Surfers Paradise sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Devonport.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Surfers Paradise the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Devonport.
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.