Overall score
Abbotsbury
53.6/100
Bonnyrigg Heights
51.5/100
Abbotsbury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Abbotsbury
53.6/100
Bonnyrigg Heights
51.5/100
Crime rate
Abbotsbury
24.7 / 1k
Bonnyrigg Heights
36.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abbotsbury
149
Bonnyrigg Heights
106
Population
Abbotsbury
4,200
Bonnyrigg Heights
7,369
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.7 / 1k | 36.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 99 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 106 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 10 |
| Population | 4,200 | 7,369 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Abbotsbury reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Bonnyrigg Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Bonnyrigg Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Abbotsbury keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Abbotsbury is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Bonnyrigg Heights answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. Abbotsbury generally means more sought-after housing, while Bonnyrigg Heights leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Abbotsbury if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Bonnyrigg Heights for households prioritising schools.