Bonnells Bay vs Brightwaters
The verdict
Bonnells Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $1.08M in Brightwaters. Bonnells Bay rates higher for transport (53 vs 33). Brightwaters is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Brightwaters rates higher (85 vs 75/100 in Bonnells Bay).
Scores
| Bonnells Bay | Brightwaters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 38 |
| Transport | 53 | 33 |
| Education | 42 | 44 |
| Liveability | 39 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnells Bay | Brightwaters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,066 | 875 |
| Median age | 42 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,460 | $1,419 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 26.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bonnells Bay Moderate Growth · Brightwaters Moderate Growth
Property
| Bonnells Bay | Brightwaters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $890K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $644K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.2% | -30.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnells Bay | Brightwaters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | 114 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 114 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 492 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 1,829 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnells Bay | Brightwaters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnells Bay · Brightwaters
Transport
| Bonnells Bay | Brightwaters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Bonnells Bay | Brightwaters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.0 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.9 km | 90.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.9 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnells Bay | Brightwaters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,066 | 875 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,304 | 926 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,173 | 1,113 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnells Bay or Brightwaters?
Brightwaters has the higher residential safety score (Bonnells Bay 75/100 vs Brightwaters 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnells Bay or Brightwaters?
Bonnells Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Bonnells Bay or Brightwaters?
Brightwaters has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonnells Bay 935 vs Brightwaters 985; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonnells Bay or Brightwaters?
Bonnells Bay has the higher transport score (Bonnells Bay 53/100 vs Brightwaters 33/100).
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