Overall score
Bonville
41.9/100
Upper Orara
35.8/100
Bonville vs Upper Orara, NSW suburb comparison
Bonville for retirees and 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
2
Upper Orara
0
Population
Bonville
2,939
Upper Orara
863
Metric leadBonville 5Upper Orara 24 tiedacross 11 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 | Upper Orara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 147 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 6 |
| Population | 2,939 | 863 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bonville is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Upper Orara is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Bonville tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Upper Orara stands out for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bonville, while Upper Orara remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.