Overall score
Bonnet Hill
48.1/100
Taroona
54.6/100
Bonnet Hill for investment and value; Taroona for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonnet Hill
48.1/100
Taroona
54.6/100
Crime rate
Bonnet Hill
2765.7 / 1k
Taroona
454.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnet Hill
25
Taroona
94
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 | 48.1/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 2765.7 / 1k | 454.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 23 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 94 |
| Population | 515 | 3,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Bonnet Hill reads as a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm; 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 a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Bonnet Hill if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Taroona for families and households prioritising schools.