Overall score
Bonner
54.3/100
Ngunnawal
51.5/100
Bonner for retirees and families; Ngunnawal for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonner
54.3/100
Ngunnawal
51.5/100
Crime rate
Bonner
11.2 / 1k
Ngunnawal
12.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonner
93
Ngunnawal
123
Population
Bonner
7,339
Ngunnawal
10,957
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 | Bonner | Ngunnawal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.3/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.0/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.2 / 1k | 12.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Green cover | 20.3% | 8.4% |
| Population | 7,339 | 10,957 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Bonner is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Ngunnawal is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bonner is stronger for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Ngunnawal answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bonner suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Ngunnawal is the stronger match for 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.