Overall score
Bonville
41.9/100
Toormina
63.9/100
Bonville for retirees; Toormina for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonville
41.9/100
Toormina
63.9/100
Crime rate
Bonville
127.4 / 1k
Toormina
75.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonville
2
Toormina
98
Population
Bonville
2,939
Toormina
6,171
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 | Bonville | Toormina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 75.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 87 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 98 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 26 |
| Population | 2,939 | 6,171 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Bonville is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Toormina is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Bonville pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Toormina is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Bonville generally means more sought-after housing, while Toormina leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Bonville if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Toormina for families and value-focused buyers.