Overall score
Boambee East
43.4/100
Bonville
37.5/100
Boambee East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boambee East
43.4/100
Bonville
37.5/100
Crime rate
Boambee East
75.8 / 1k
Bonville
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee East
42
Bonville
45
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 | 43.4/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.5/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.8 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 80 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 32 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| 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 regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Boambee East is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Bonville answers with public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Boambee East suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Bonville is the stronger match for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.