Overall score
Bonnie Brook
37.4/100
Diggers Rest
48.5/100
Bonnie Brook vs Diggers Rest, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bonnie Brook for families and schools; Diggers Rest for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bonnie BrookDiggers Rest
Crime rate
Bonnie Brook
598.8 / 1k
Diggers Rest
40.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnie Brook
12
Diggers Rest
45
Population
Bonnie Brook
333
Diggers Rest
5,669
Metric leadBonnie Brook 2Diggers Rest 72 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 retireesDiggers Rest
- Best for familiesBonnie Brook
- Best for investmentDiggers Rest
- Best for best valueDiggers Rest
- 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 | Diggers Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.4/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.6/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 598.8 / 1k | 40.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 45 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 49 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 333 | 5,669 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Bonnie Brook is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, while Diggers Rest is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bonnie Brook sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Diggers Rest is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Bonnie Brook is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Diggers Rest answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Diggers Rest, 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.