Overall score
Boneo
42.2/100
Cape Schanck
51.0/100
Boneo vs Cape Schanck, VIC Suburb Comparison
Boneo for investment and schools; Cape Schanck for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoneoCape Schanck
Crime rate
Boneo
91.2 / 1k
Cape Schanck
12.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boneo
5
Cape Schanck
34
Population
Boneo
314
Cape Schanck
569
Metric leadBoneo 2Cape Schanck 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCape Schanck
- Best for familiesCape Schanck
- Best for beach lifestyleCape Schanck
- Best for investmentBoneo
- Best for best valueCape Schanck
- Best for best schoolsBoneo
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.
| Category | Boneo | Cape Schanck |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.2 / 1k | 12.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 43 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| Population | 314 | 569 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boneo is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Cape Schanck is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Cape Schanck is shaped by the coast, Boneo offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Boneo is stronger for parks and reserves, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Cape Schanck answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Boneo suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Cape Schanck is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.