Overall score
Morayfield
56.8/100
Devonport
71.3/100
Morayfield vs Devonport suburb comparison (QLD vs TAS)
Morayfield for schools; Devonport for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MorayfieldDevonport
Crime rate
Morayfield
69.8 / 1k
Devonport
165.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Morayfield
55
Devonport
321
Population
Morayfield
24,898
Devonport
14,481
Metric leadMorayfield 5Devonport 5across 10 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 familiesDevonport
- Best for investmentDevonport
- Best for best valueDevonport
- Best for best schoolsMorayfield
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 | Morayfield | Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.8 / 1k | 165.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 73 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 321 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 24,898 | 14,481 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Morayfield is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, whereas Devonport is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Morayfield sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Devonport is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Morayfield is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Devonport answers with schools and education options and public transport access.
Choose Morayfield if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Devonport for retirees and families.