Devonport vs Riverside
The verdict
Devonport rates higher for liveability (96 vs 79). Riverside rates higher for education (60 vs 39). Devonport is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 3.8 km).
Scores
DevonportRiverside
| Devonport | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 53 |
| Transport | 31 | 22 |
| Education | 39 | 60 |
| Liveability | 96 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Devonport | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,481 | 7,326 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,093 | $1,519 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.1% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Devonport Stable · Riverside Moderate Growth
Property
| Devonport | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Devonport | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Devonport | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 4 |
| Government | 6 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Devonport · Riverside
Transport
| Devonport | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Devonport | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.8°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 37 | 6 |
| Parks | 12 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 47 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 3.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 206.2 km | 164.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Devonport | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,481 | 7,326 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,297 | 7,387 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,772 | 8,252 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.32% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Devonport or Riverside?
Riverside has a higher average school ICSEA (Devonport 945 vs Riverside 1031; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Devonport or Riverside?
Devonport has the higher transport score (Devonport 31/100 vs Riverside 22/100).
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