Overall score
Bonnyrigg Heights
51.5/100
Mount Pritchard
53.4/100
Bonnyrigg Heights vs Mount Pritchard, NSW suburb comparison
Bonnyrigg Heights for retirees and families; Mount Pritchard for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bonnyrigg HeightsMount Pritchard
Crime rate
Bonnyrigg Heights
36.1 / 1k
Mount Pritchard
168.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnyrigg Heights
106
Mount Pritchard
158
Population
Bonnyrigg Heights
7,369
Mount Pritchard
10,426
Metric leadBonnyrigg Heights 3Mount Pritchard 8across 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 retireesBonnyrigg Heights
- Best for familiesBonnyrigg Heights
- Best for best schoolsMount Pritchard
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 | Bonnyrigg Heights | Mount Pritchard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.0/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.1 / 1k | 168.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 99 | 153 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 106 | 158 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 7 |
| Population | 7,369 | 10,426 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bonnyrigg Heights reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Mount Pritchard is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks.
Bonnyrigg Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mount Pritchard is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bonnyrigg Heights, while Mount Pritchard remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.