Overall score
Bonville
37.5/100
Upper Orara
33.4/100
Bonville vs Upper Orara, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bonville for investment and value; Upper Orara for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BonvilleUpper Orara
Crime rate
Bonville
127.4 / 1k
Upper Orara
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonville
45
Upper Orara
0
Population
Bonville
2,939
Upper Orara
863
Metric leadBonville 6Upper Orara 25 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesUpper Orara
- Best for investmentBonville
- Best for best valueBonville
- Best for best schoolsBonville
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 | Upper Orara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.5/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 147 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 7 |
| Green cover | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,939 | 863 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bonville is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Upper Orara is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Bonville tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Upper Orara stands out for public transport access and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bonville, while Upper Orara remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.