Overall score
Orange
54.9/100
Devonport
71.3/100
Orange vs Devonport suburb comparison (NSW vs TAS)
Orange for retirees and schools; Devonport for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OrangeDevonport
Crime rate
Orange
94.4 / 1k
Devonport
165.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orange
15
Devonport
321
Population
Orange
41,232
Devonport
14,481
Metric leadOrange 6Devonport 4across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Orange | Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.7/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 165.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 54 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 1,535 | 73 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 321 |
| Planning activity | 220 | — |
| Population | 41,232 | 14,481 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Orange (NSW) is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Devonport (TAS) is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Orange sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Devonport is further into the wider countryside.
Orange pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Devonport is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Orange sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Devonport.
Households prioritising schools may find Orange the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Devonport.