Overall score
Boneo
42.2/100
Main Ridge
55.0/100
Boneo vs Main Ridge, VIC Suburb Comparison
Boneo for families; Main Ridge for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoneoMain Ridge
Crime rate
Boneo
91.2 / 1k
Main Ridge
31.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boneo
5
Main Ridge
6
Population
Boneo
314
Main Ridge
453
Metric leadBoneo 2Main Ridge 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 retireesMain Ridge
- Best for familiesBoneo
- Best for investmentMain Ridge
- Best for best schoolsMain Ridge
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 | 42.2/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.2 / 1k | 31.6 / 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 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 60 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 11.3% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook, while Main Ridge stands out for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Boneo suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Main Ridge is the stronger match for retirees, families, and investors.
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.