Overall score
Bonnells Bay
51.8/100
Wyee Point
24.8/100
Bonnells Bay for retirees and families; Wyee Point for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonnells Bay
51.8/100
Wyee Point
24.8/100
Crime rate
Bonnells Bay
76.5 / 1k
Wyee Point
98.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnells Bay
49
Wyee Point
8
Population
Bonnells Bay
4,066
Wyee Point
1,171
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bonnells Bay | Wyee Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.8/100 | 24.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 72.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.5 / 1k | 98.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 14 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 3 |
| Population | 4,066 | 1,171 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Bonnells Bay is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Wyee Point is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Bonnells Bay sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Wyee Point is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Bonnells Bay is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Wyee Point answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Bonnells Bay if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Wyee Point for investors.