Latrobe vs East Devonport
East Devonport (median $473,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Latrobe ($591,000).
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Latrobe and East Devonport side by side
| Measure | Latrobe | East Devonport |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $591,000 | $473,000 |
| Median unit | $429,000 | $362,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $260/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $235/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 55.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 35 |
| Population | 5,030 | 4,384 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 919 mm | 832 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Devonport (949) sits above Latrobe (940). Latrobe skews owner-occupied (69%), East Devonport runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
- For buyers
- East Devonport is the lower entry point at $473,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- East Devonport offers the higher gross rental yield (2.75% vs 2.29%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- East Devonport edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 940).
Latrobe vs East Devonport: common questions
Is Latrobe or East Devonport cheaper to buy in?
East Devonport has the lower median house price at $473,000, roughly 20% below Latrobe ($591,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Latrobe or East Devonport have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Devonport scores 949 vs 940 in Latrobe. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Latrobe or East Devonport?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.75% in East Devonport vs 2.29% in Latrobe. 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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