Overall score
Devonport
52.1/100
Ulverstone
44.1/100
Devonport vs Ulverstone, TAS Suburb Comparison
Devonport for retirees; Ulverstone for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DevonportUlverstone
Crime rate
Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Ulverstone
39.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Devonport
331
Ulverstone
18
Population
Devonport
14,481
Ulverstone
6,653
Metric leadDevonport 6Ulverstone 42 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 familiesUlverstone
- Best for best schoolsUlverstone
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 | Ulverstone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.6/100 | 82.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 39.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 11 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 18 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Population | 14,481 | 6,653 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Devonport reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Ulverstone is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Devonport is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability; Ulverstone answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Devonport suits retirees, families, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Ulverstone is the stronger match for investors.
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.