Overall score
Abbotsbury
53.9/100
Bonnyrigg Heights
44.3/100
Abbotsbury for retirees and families; Bonnyrigg Heights for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Abbotsbury
53.9/100
Bonnyrigg Heights
44.3/100
Crime rate
Abbotsbury
24.7 / 1k
Bonnyrigg Heights
36.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abbotsbury
165
Bonnyrigg Heights
121
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 | 53.9/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.2/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.7 / 1k | 36.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 99 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 165 | 121 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 11 |
| Green cover | 36.1% | 9.3% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Bonnyrigg Heights answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Abbotsbury, while Bonnyrigg Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.