Overall score
Bonville
37.5/100
Sawtell
56.0/100
Bonville vs Sawtell, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bonville for value; Sawtell for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BonvilleSawtell
Crime rate
Bonville
127.4 / 1k
Sawtell
75.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonville
45
Sawtell
134
Population
Bonville
2,939
Sawtell
3,788
Metric leadBonville 2Sawtell 101 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bonville | Sawtell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 75.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 60 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 134 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 26 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Population | 2,939 | 3,788 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bonville is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Sawtell is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Sawtell leans into coastal living, while Bonville feels more inland and suburban in character.
Bonville tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Sawtell stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Investors may find Bonville the better fit, while retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sawtell.
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.