Latrobe vs East Devonport.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $591,000 and $473,000. East Devonport edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
East Devonport (median $473,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Latrobe ($591,000).
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, 25% 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).
Common questions
Is Latrobe or East Devonport cheaper to buy in?
East Devonport has the lower median house price at $473,000, roughly 25% 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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