Overall score
Bonnet Hill
48.1/100
Kingston
57.7/100
Bonnet Hill for retirees and families; Kingston for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonnet Hill
48.1/100
Kingston
57.7/100
Crime rate
Bonnet Hill
2765.7 / 1k
Kingston
107.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnet Hill
25
Kingston
90
Population
Bonnet Hill
515
Kingston
12,288
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 | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.1/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2765.7 / 1k | 107.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 64 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 90 |
| Population | 515 | 12,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Bonnet Hill is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, while Kingston is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Kingston sits among greener hillside streets, while Bonnet Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bonnet Hill pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Kingston is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Bonnet Hill suits retirees more clearly, whereas Kingston is the stronger match for families and value-focused buyers.