Overall score
Austinville
35.1/100
Bonogin
36.9/100
Austinville for families; Bonogin for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Austinville
35.1/100
Bonogin
36.9/100
Crime rate
Austinville
24.6 / 1k
Bonogin
24.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Austinville
2
Bonogin
13
Population
Austinville
403
Bonogin
4,896
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 | Austinville | Bonogin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.6 / 1k | 24.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 13 |
| Population | 403 | 4,896 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Austinville reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Bonogin is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm. Austinville sits more regionally self-contained, whereas Bonogin is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Austinville is stronger for a country-town feel; Bonogin answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Austinville generally means more mid-market housing value, while Bonogin leans toward more sought-after housing.
Families may find Austinville the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Bonogin.