Overall score
Bonnyrigg
51.3/100
Canley Heights
44.7/100
Bonnyrigg vs Canley Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bonnyrigg for retirees and families; Canley Heights for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BonnyriggCanley Heights
Crime rate
Bonnyrigg
36.0 / 1k
Canley Heights
86.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonnyrigg
209
Canley Heights
144
Population
Bonnyrigg
9,785
Canley Heights
12,320
Metric leadBonnyrigg 8Canley Heights 32 tiedacross 13 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
- Best for familiesBonnyrigg
- Best for investmentBonnyrigg
- Best for best valueBonnyrigg
- Best for best schoolsCanley Heights
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 | Canley Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 86.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 95 | 57 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 209 | 144 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 13 |
| Green cover | 13.7% | 11.6% |
| Population | 9,785 | 12,320 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bonnyrigg is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Canley Heights is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Canley Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Bonnyrigg keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bonnyrigg tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Canley Heights stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and a larger local community.
Choose Bonnyrigg if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Canley Heights for investors and households prioritising schools.
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.