Devonport vs East Devonport
Devonport (median $462,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than East Devonport ($473,000).
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Devonport and East Devonport side by side
| Measure | Devonport | East Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $462,500 | $473,000 |
| Median unit | $400,000 | $362,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $235/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 35 |
| Population | 14,481 | 4,384 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 860 mm | 832 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.8°C | 21.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Devonport scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Devonport (953) sits above East Devonport (949).
- For buyers
- Devonport is the lower entry point at $462,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Devonport offers the higher gross rental yield (2.81% vs 2.75%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Devonport edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 949).
Devonport vs East Devonport: common questions
Is Devonport or East Devonport cheaper to buy in?
Devonport has the lower median house price at $462,500, roughly 2% below East Devonport ($473,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Devonport or East Devonport have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Devonport scores 953 vs 949 in East Devonport. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Devonport or East Devonport?
Devonport scores 90/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Devonport or East Devonport?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.81% in Devonport vs 2.75% in East Devonport. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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