Overall score
Bonnie Brook
37.4/100
Deanside
32.5/100
Bonnie Brook vs Deanside, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bonnie Brook for families and schools; Deanside for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bonnie BrookDeanside
Crime rate
Bonnie Brook
598.8 / 1k
Deanside
405.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnie Brook
12
Deanside
25
Population
Bonnie Brook
333
Deanside
654
Metric leadBonnie Brook 3Deanside 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDeanside
- Best for familiesBonnie Brook
- Best for investmentDeanside
- Best for best valueDeanside
- Best for best schoolsBonnie Brook
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 | Bonnie Brook | Deanside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 598.8 / 1k | 405.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 55 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 9.6% |
| Population | 333 | 654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Bonnie Brook is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, while Deanside is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Bonnie Brook tends to lead on parks and reserves, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Deanside stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. Bonnie Brook generally means more mid-market housing value, while Deanside leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Deanside, while Bonnie Brook remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.