Bonnells Bay vs Silverwater, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bonnells Bay | Silverwater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.3/100 | 21.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.4 / 1k | 83.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 4 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 1 |
| Population | 4,066 | 274 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBonnells Bay
- Best for investmentBonnells Bay
- Best for best valueBonnells Bay
- Best for best schoolsBonnells Bay
Comparison summary
Bonnells Bay and Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bonnells Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bonnells Bay; Housing (desirability) favours Bonnells Bay; Crime rate favours Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bonnells Bay, Investment → Bonnells Bay, Best value → Bonnells Bay, Best schools → Bonnells Bay.