Overall score
East Devonport
42.8/100
Stony Rise
44.3/100
Stony Rise for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
East Devonport
42.8/100
Stony Rise
44.3/100
Crime rate
East Devonport
529.4 / 1k
Stony Rise
3295.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Devonport
16
Stony Rise
20
Population
East Devonport
4,384
Stony Rise
728
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | East Devonport | Stony Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 529.4 / 1k | 3295.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 6 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 20 |
| Population | 4,384 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Stony Rise stands out for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. East Devonport generally means more approachable housing costs, while Stony Rise leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose East Devonport if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Stony Rise for retirees and investors.