Balcolyn vs Bonnells Bay
The verdict
Balcolyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $923K versus $928K in Bonnells Bay. Balcolyn is closer to the coast (8.9 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Balcolyn rates higher (84 vs 75/100 in Bonnells Bay).
Scores
| Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 45 |
| Transport | 56 | 53 |
| Education | 44 | 42 |
| Liveability | 35 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,002 | 4,066 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,525 | $1,460 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.6% | 25.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.8% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Balcolyn Moderate Growth · Bonnells Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $923K | $928K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $664K |
| House price YoY | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $627 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 98 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 123 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 299 | 492 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,996 | 4,550 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 925 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balcolyn · Bonnells Bay
Transport
| Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 240 | 234 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 92.2 km | 89.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.9 km | 14.9 km |
Population & growth
| Balcolyn | Bonnells Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,002 | 4,066 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,061 | 4,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,275 | 5,173 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.44% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balcolyn or Bonnells Bay?
Balcolyn has the higher residential safety score (Balcolyn 84/100 vs Bonnells Bay 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Balcolyn or Bonnells Bay?
Balcolyn is more affordable, with a median house price of $923K versus $928K.
Which has better public transport, Balcolyn or Bonnells Bay?
Balcolyn has the higher transport score (Balcolyn 56/100 vs Bonnells Bay 53/100).
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