Overall score
Bonnie Brook
37.7/100
Diggers Rest
59.9/100
Bonnie Brook vs Diggers Rest, VIC suburb comparison
Diggers Rest for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bonnie BrookDiggers Rest
Crime rate
Bonnie Brook
464.2 / 1k
Diggers Rest
38.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnie Brook
9
Diggers Rest
40
Population
Bonnie Brook
333
Diggers Rest
5,669
Metric leadBonnie Brook 1Diggers Rest 71 tiedacross 9 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 familiesDiggers Rest
- Best for investmentDiggers Rest
- Best for best valueDiggers Rest
- Best for best schoolsDiggers Rest
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 | 37.7/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.2/100 | 70.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 464.2 / 1k | 38.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 45 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 49 |
| 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 a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. 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 and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Diggers Rest, while Bonnie Brook remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.