Abbotsbury vs Bonnyrigg Heights
The verdict
Bonnyrigg Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.80M in Abbotsbury. Bonnyrigg Heights rates higher for transport (46 vs 31). Bonnyrigg Heights is closer to the coast (27.0 km vs 28.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bonnyrigg Heights rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Abbotsbury).
Scores
| Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 58 |
| Transport | 31 | 46 |
| Education | 52 | 51 |
| Liveability | 66 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,200 | 7,369 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,621 | $1,930 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.0% | 44.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Growth: Abbotsbury Stable · Bonnyrigg Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.80M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $850K |
| House price YoY | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 286 | 27 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 167 | 27 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 190 | 190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,952 | 1,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,029 |
See the full school list on each profile: Abbotsbury · Bonnyrigg Heights
Transport
| Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 88 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.7 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.9 km | 27.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.9 km | 31.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Abbotsbury | Bonnyrigg Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,200 | 7,369 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,177 | 7,426 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,273 | 8,111 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.14% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Abbotsbury or Bonnyrigg Heights?
Bonnyrigg Heights has the higher residential safety score (Abbotsbury 69/100 vs Bonnyrigg Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Abbotsbury or Bonnyrigg Heights?
Bonnyrigg Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.80M.
Which has better public transport, Abbotsbury or Bonnyrigg Heights?
Bonnyrigg Heights has the higher transport score (Abbotsbury 31/100 vs Bonnyrigg Heights 46/100).
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