Overall score
Bonython
52.2/100
Calwell
47.6/100
Bonython vs Calwell, ACT Suburb Comparison
Bonython for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BonythonCalwell
Crime rate
Bonython
10.6 / 1k
Calwell
20.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bonython
86
Calwell
88
Population
Bonython
3,839
Calwell
5,730
Metric leadBonython 4Calwell 52 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 | Bonython | Calwell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.5/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.6 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 4 |
| Green cover | 20.0% | 5.0% |
| Population | 3,839 | 5,730 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bonython is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Calwell is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Bonython pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Calwell is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bonython suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Calwell is the stronger match for investors.
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