Baranduda vs Bonegilla, VIC suburb comparison

Baranduda for investment and schools; Bonegilla for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BarandudaBonegilla

Overall score

Baranduda

57.5/100

Bonegilla

50.4/100

Crime rate

Baranduda

28.8 / 1k

Bonegilla

25.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Baranduda

85

Bonegilla

22

Population

Baranduda

3,041

Bonegilla

610

Metric leadBaranduda 4Bonegilla 5across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryBarandudaBonegilla
Overall score57.5/10050.4/100
Housing (desirability)89.4/10091.7/100
Crime rate28.8 / 1k25.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves13
Public transport stops8
Walkability37.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities8522
Planning activity381
Population3,041610
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Baranduda is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Bonegilla is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

Baranduda pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Bonegilla is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Baranduda generally means more mid-market housing value, while Bonegilla leans toward more sought-after housing.

Baranduda suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Bonegilla is the stronger match for retirees and families.

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