Overall score
Bonville
37.5/100
Toormina
51.3/100
Bonville for schools; Toormina for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bonville
37.5/100
Toormina
51.3/100
Crime rate
Bonville
127.4 / 1k
Toormina
75.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonville
45
Toormina
118
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 | 37.5/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 75.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 87 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 118 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 32 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 24.3% |
| Population | 2,939 | 6,171 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Bonville is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Choose Bonville if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Toormina for families, value-focused buyers, 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.