Overall score
Bungarribee
48.6/100
Doonside
51.1/100
Bungarribee vs Doonside, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bungarribee for families and schools; Doonside for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BungarribeeDoonside
Crime rate
Bungarribee
55.6 / 1k
Doonside
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bungarribee
358
Doonside
190
Population
Bungarribee
3,177
Doonside
13,614
Metric leadBungarribee 6Doonside 61 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 retireesDoonside
- Best for familiesBungarribee
- Best for investmentDoonside
- Best for best valueDoonside
- Best for best schoolsBungarribee
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 | Bungarribee | Doonside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.0/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.6 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 164 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 358 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 18 |
| Green cover | 66.0% | 24.6% |
| Population | 3,177 | 13,614 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bungarribee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Doonside is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Bungarribee is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Doonside answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Bungarribee if you are weighing retirees and households prioritising schools; lean toward Doonside for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.