Overall score
Bonnet Hill
47.6/100
Huntingfield
46.0/100
Bonnet Hill for retirees and families; Huntingfield for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonnet Hill
47.6/100
Huntingfield
46.0/100
Crime rate
Bonnet Hill
22.8 / 1k
Huntingfield
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnet Hill
28
Huntingfield
32
Population
Bonnet Hill
515
Huntingfield
540
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 | Bonnet Hill | Huntingfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 3 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 32 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Population | 515 | 540 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Bonnet Hill is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Huntingfield is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Bonnet Hill sits closer to the city centre, whereas Huntingfield is in a middle-ring position.
Bonnet Hill tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability, while Huntingfield stands out for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. Bonnet Hill generally means more sought-after housing, while Huntingfield leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Retirees may find Bonnet Hill the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Huntingfield.
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.