Overall score
Boambee
41.7/100
Bonville
41.9/100
Boambee on crime and schools; Bonville on overall score and transport.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boambee
41.7/100
Bonville
41.9/100
Crime rate
Boambee
127.2 / 1k
Bonville
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee
1
Bonville
2
Population
Boambee
1,770
Bonville
2,939
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
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 | Bonville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 80 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 29 |
| Population | 1,770 | 2,939 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Boambee reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Bonville is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
Boambee tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Bonville stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bonville, while Boambee remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.