Overall score
Alfords Point
52.1/100
Bonnet Bay
55.2/100
Alfords Point for retirees and investment; Bonnet Bay for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Alfords Point
52.1/100
Bonnet Bay
55.2/100
Crime rate
Alfords Point
20.8 / 1k
Bonnet Bay
31.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfords Point
43
Bonnet Bay
84
Population
Alfords Point
3,131
Bonnet Bay
2,238
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 | Alfords Point | Bonnet Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.8 / 1k | 31.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 72 |
| Walkability | 45.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 43 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 5 |
| Population | 3,131 | 2,238 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Alfords Point reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city; Bonnet Bay is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Alfords Point is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Bonnet Bay answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Alfords Point if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Bonnet Bay for households prioritising schools.