Overall score
Boambee East
52.4/100
Bonville
41.9/100
Boambee East for families and value; Bonville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boambee East
52.4/100
Bonville
41.9/100
Crime rate
Boambee East
75.8 / 1k
Bonville
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee East
23
Bonville
2
Population
Boambee East
5,304
Bonville
2,939
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 | Boambee East | Bonville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.8 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 80 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 29 |
| Population | 5,304 | 2,939 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Boambee East is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Bonville is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
On the data, Boambee East is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Bonville answers with public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Boambee East sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Bonville.
Boambee East suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Bonville is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.