Bonbeach vs Patterson Lakes
The verdict
Bonbeach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.42M in Patterson Lakes. Bonbeach rates higher for transport (94 vs 62). Bonbeach is closer to the coast (920 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Patterson Lakes rates higher (72 vs 58/100 in Bonbeach).
Scores
| Bonbeach | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 68 |
| Transport | 94 | 62 |
| Education | 64 | 60 |
| Liveability | 86 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonbeach | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,855 | 7,793 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,766 | $1,932 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bonbeach — · Patterson Lakes —
Property
| Bonbeach | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | $664K | $651K |
| House price YoY | -15.3% | 16.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonbeach | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 656 | 436 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 394 | 257 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 146 | 295 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,508 | 4,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonbeach | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonbeach · Patterson Lakes
Transport
| Bonbeach | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 720 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Bonbeach | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 920 m | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.3 km | 32.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 930 m | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bonbeach | Patterson Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,855 | 7,793 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,187 | 8,027 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonbeach or Patterson Lakes?
Patterson Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Bonbeach 58/100 vs Patterson Lakes 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonbeach or Patterson Lakes?
Bonbeach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.42M.
Which has better schools, Bonbeach or Patterson Lakes?
Bonbeach has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonbeach 1077 vs Patterson Lakes 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonbeach or Patterson Lakes?
Bonbeach has the higher transport score (Bonbeach 94/100 vs Patterson Lakes 62/100).
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