Overall score
Bonogin
45.8/100
Mudgeeraba
50.2/100
Mudgeeraba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonogin
45.8/100
Mudgeeraba
50.2/100
Crime rate
Bonogin
39.4 / 1k
Mudgeeraba
39.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonogin
18
Mudgeeraba
19
Population
Bonogin
4,896
Mudgeeraba
14,578
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bonogin | Mudgeeraba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.8/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.4/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.4 / 1k | 39.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 25 |
| Public transport stops | — | 33 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 19 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Population | 4,896 | 14,578 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Bonogin reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Mudgeeraba is a sought-after metro established suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Bonogin is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Mudgeeraba answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Retirees may find Bonogin the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mudgeeraba.
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.