Overall score
Boneo
43.7/100
Cape Schanck
41.1/100
Boneo vs Cape Schanck, VIC suburb comparison
Boneo for schools; Cape Schanck for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoneoCape Schanck
Crime rate
Boneo
65.1 / 1k
Cape Schanck
12.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boneo
2
Cape Schanck
21
Population
Boneo
314
Cape Schanck
569
Metric leadBoneo 3Cape Schanck 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesCape Schanck
- Best for beach lifestyleCape Schanck
- Best for investmentCape Schanck
- 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 | 43.7/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.9/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.1 / 1k | 12.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 43 |
| 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 and overall desirability; Cape Schanck answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Boneo suits retirees and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Cape Schanck is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.