Devonport
Devonport's strongest signal is its older, lower-income coastal-city profile: the median age is 43, which is 3.0 years above the national benchmark, while household income sits at the 17.2 percentile. Housing remains mostly detached, with 83.4% separate houses and only 0.3% apartments. Compared with nearby Don and East Devonport, the central suburb reads as the service hub, shaped by healthcare, education and a slower 3.3% population gain over 10 years.
Population
14,481
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,093/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$615K
YTD 2026
Homebuyers are paying a YTD 2026 median house price of $615,000 after prices rose from $480,500 in 2024 and $545,000 in 2025. The housing stock favours families or downsizers wanting land, with 83.4% separate houses, 55.5% 3-bedroom homes and 15.7% 4-bedroom-plus homes. Mortgage repayments of $1,192 a month sit at 25.2% of income, below common stress levels, so entry costs are the bigger hurdle than ongoing debt.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are paying a YTD 2026 median house price of $615,000 after prices rose from $480,500 in 2024 and $545,000 in 2025. The housing stock favours families or downsizers wanting land, with 83.4% separate houses, 55.5% 3-bedroom homes and 15.7% 4-bedroom-plus homes. Mortgage repayments of $1,192 a month sit at 25.2% of income, below common stress levels, so entry costs are the bigger hurdle than ongoing debt.
For Investors
Investors get a rental market with 36.9% renting and a low median rent of $250 a week, but the 7.5% vacancy rate is the warning sign because it points to looser tenant depth than tighter Tasmanian markets. There were 0 development approvals in the past 12 months, limiting new-supply pressure. Rent has still risen 38.8% across the shift period, while average net overseas migration of 26 people a year supports demand.
Schools in Devonport iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Prep-6 · 385 students
St Brendan-Shaw College
7-12 · 566 students
Don College
11-12 · 672 students
Devonport High School
7-12 · 342 students
Reece High School
7-11 · 520 students
Demographics
Devonport is more locally rooted than the national mix: only 12.0% were born overseas, 9.6 percentage points below the national share, and university attainment is 22.7%, 7.4 points lower. The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above national, which helps explain the 9.8% needing assistance and the 2.2 average household size. English ancestry is largest at 6,548 people, followed by Irish at 1,355 and Scottish at 1,289.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.4%
Houses
16.2%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing base is ownership-heavy but not affluent, with household income at the 17.2 percentile. Outright owners are 34.1%, mortgage holders 29.0% and renters 36.9%, so tenure is more exposed to rental-market change than in owner-dominant suburbs. The latest median of $615,000 is also the peak, 0.0% below that high, after a 632.1% lift from $84,000 in 1996 and a 6.9% CAGR over 30 years. Apartments are scarce at 0.3%, compared with 16.2% semi-detached dwellings.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (YTD 2026)
Mortgage / mo
$1,192
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$250
Census 2021
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$619
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
497
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.5%
Couples, no children
10,357
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare anchors the job base with 858 workers or 22.4%, well above the next industry, education at 436 workers and 11.4%. Construction adds 359 jobs, retail 291 and manufacturing 259, giving the economy a practical service profile. Occupations skew to community and personal roles at 1,003 and labourers at 911. SEIFA is low across all 4 measures, with IEO, IER, IRSD and IRSAD each in decile 1, because incomes and qualifications sit below average.
Unemployment
5.8%
Labour Force
7,216
Unemployed
415
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.6%
Part-time
35.0%
Participation
50.8%
Employed
5,695
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.7%
Postgraduate
5.5%
Born Overseas
12.0%
Dwellings
6,166
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-led: 86.0% of commuters drive, only 0.6% use public transport and 6.0% walk or cycle, so convenience depends on being close to shops, schools and work rather than rail-style access. Education choice is solid for a 10.29 sq km suburb, with 8 schools and an ICSEA range from 912 to 1014. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and St Brendan-Shaw College both sit at 1014, higher than the government range led by Don College at 959. IRSAD decile 1 signals below-average advantage.
Drive
86.0%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
6.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.32%/yr
(+17 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is slow rather than cyclical. The trend forecast is 0.32% a year, or 17 people annually, and the medium path moves from 5,244 in 2026 to 5,330 in 2031. Migration is balanced, with average net overseas migration of 26 people a year and average net internal migration of 12. The shift is aging: seniors rose 6.4 points while young share fell 4.5 points. Gentrification is scored 15 and labelled Not gentrifying, below the earlier 28 early-signs shift score.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+26
Net Internal / yr
+12
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Accelerating: -6% → 10%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Devonport compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Devonport a good suburb to live in?
Devonport suits buyers who want a regional service centre with detached housing, schools and coastal access. The median age is 43, 83.4% of dwellings are separate houses and 8 schools operate locally, but car use is high at 86.0%.
What is the median house price in Devonport?
The median house price in Devonport is $615,000 for YTD 2026. That is the current peak, after rising from $480,500 in 2024 and $545,000 in 2025, with a 30-year CAGR of 6.9%.
What schools are in Devonport?
Devonport has 8 schools across Catholic and government sectors. The highest ICSEA campuses are Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and St Brendan-Shaw College at 1014, while the full local range runs from 912 to 1014.
Is Devonport safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so safety should be checked against current police updates and specific streets. For local context, 86.0% of commuters drive and 6.0% walk or cycle, so activity levels vary by location and time.
Is Devonport good for property investment?
Devonport has investor appeal through 36.9% renting and median rent of $250 a week, but vacancy is high at 7.5%. With 0 development approvals in 12 months, new-supply pressure is low, though tenant demand should be assessed carefully.
How is Devonport's population changing?
Devonport is growing slowly, with a trend forecast of 0.32% a year or 17 people annually. The medium path rises from 5,244 in 2026 to 5,330 in 2031, while the wider 10-year population change is 3.3%.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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