Overall score
East Devonport
39.6/100
Stony Rise
45.6/100
East Devonport vs Stony Rise, TAS Suburb Comparison
East Devonport for retirees and families; Stony Rise for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East DevonportStony Rise
Crime rate
East Devonport
54.0 / 1k
Stony Rise
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Devonport
29
Stony Rise
22
Population
East Devonport
4,384
Stony Rise
728
Metric leadEast Devonport 5Stony Rise 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEast Devonport
- Best for familiesEast Devonport
- Best for best valueStony Rise
- Best for best schoolsStony Rise
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 | East Devonport | Stony Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.1/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 6 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 22 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 21.0% |
| Population | 4,384 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
East Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Stony Rise is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
East Devonport tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Stony Rise stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability. East Devonport generally means more approachable housing costs, while Stony Rise leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Stony Rise, while East Devonport 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.