Overall score
Bonnet Hill
48.1/100
Kingston Beach
56.5/100
Bonnet Hill vs Kingston Beach, TAS suburb comparison
Bonnet Hill for investment and value; Kingston Beach for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bonnet HillKingston Beach
Crime rate
Bonnet Hill
2765.7 / 1k
Kingston Beach
599.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnet Hill
25
Kingston Beach
94
Population
Bonnet Hill
515
Kingston Beach
2,305
Metric leadBonnet Hill 2Kingston Beach 7across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesKingston Beach
- Best for investmentBonnet Hill
- Best for best valueBonnet Hill
- Best for best schoolsKingston Beach
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 | Bonnet Hill | Kingston Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 2765.7 / 1k | 599.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 20 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 94 |
| Population | 515 | 2,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bonnet Hill is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Kingston Beach is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Bonnet Hill sits closer to the city centre, whereas Kingston Beach is in a middle-ring position.
Bonnet Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kingston Beach is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves. Bonnet Hill generally means more sought-after housing, while Kingston Beach leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Bonnet Hill suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Kingston Beach is the stronger match for retirees and families.