Overall score
Bonnet Hill
47.6/100
Taroona
52.8/100
Bonnet Hill for families and value; Taroona for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonnet Hill
47.6/100
Taroona
52.8/100
Crime rate
Bonnet Hill
22.8 / 1k
Taroona
22.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnet Hill
28
Taroona
104
Population
Bonnet Hill
515
Taroona
3,121
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 | Taroona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 23 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 104 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Population | 515 | 3,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Bonnet Hill reads as a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand; Taroona is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Taroona sits among greener hillside streets, while Bonnet Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bonnet Hill pulls ahead on housing affordability, whereas Taroona is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Bonnet Hill if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Taroona for families and households prioritising schools.
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.