Overall score
Bonogin
36.8/100
Tallebudgera Valley
55.1/100
Bonogin vs Tallebudgera Valley, QLD suburb comparison
Tallebudgera Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BonoginTallebudgera Valley
Crime rate
Bonogin
25.2 / 1k
Tallebudgera Valley
8.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonogin
13
Tallebudgera Valley
3
Population
Bonogin
4,896
Tallebudgera Valley
1,762
Metric leadBonogin 3Tallebudgera Valley 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTallebudgera Valley
- Best for familiesTallebudgera Valley
- Best for investmentTallebudgera Valley
- Best for best valueTallebudgera Valley
- Best for best schoolsTallebudgera Valley
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 | Bonogin | Tallebudgera Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.2 / 1k | 8.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 11 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 3 |
| Population | 4,896 | 1,762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bonogin is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, while Tallebudgera Valley is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bonogin sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Tallebudgera Valley is more regionally self-contained.
Bonogin tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community, while Tallebudgera Valley stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Tallebudgera Valley, while Bonogin remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.