Balcolyn vs Bonnells Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.2/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.8 / 1k | 84.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 62 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 14 |
| Population | 1,002 | 4,066 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBalcolyn
- Best for investmentBonnells Bay
- Best for best valueBonnells Bay
- Best for best schoolsBonnells Bay
Comparison summary
Balcolyn and Bonnells Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bonnells Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bonnells Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Bonnells Bay; Crime rate favours Bonnells Bay. Quick verdicts: Families → Balcolyn, Investment → Bonnells Bay, Best value → Bonnells Bay, Best schools → Bonnells Bay.