Overall score
Boneo
43.7/100
Main Ridge
44.0/100
Boneo vs Main Ridge, VIC suburb comparison
Boneo for value and schools; Main Ridge for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoneoMain Ridge
Crime rate
Boneo
65.1 / 1k
Main Ridge
22.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boneo
2
Main Ridge
0
Population
Boneo
314
Main Ridge
453
Metric leadBoneo 4Main Ridge 41 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 retireesMain Ridge
- Best for familiesMain Ridge
- Best for investmentMain Ridge
- Best for best valueBoneo
- 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 | Main Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.9/100 | 5.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.1 / 1k | 22.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 60 |
| Population | 314 | 453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boneo is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Main Ridge is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Boneo tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Main Ridge stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Boneo suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Main Ridge is the stronger match for families and investors.