Bonnells Bay vs Dora Creek
The verdict
Dora Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $890K in Bonnells Bay. Bonnells Bay rates higher for liveability (39 vs 33). Dora Creek rates higher for transport (85 vs 53). Bonnells Bay is closer to the coast (11.0 km vs 14.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bonnells Bay rates higher (75 vs 30/100 in Dora Creek).
Scores
| Bonnells Bay | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 54 |
| Transport | 53 | 85 |
| Education | 42 | 41 |
| Liveability | 39 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnells Bay | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,066 | 1,739 |
| Median age | 42 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,460 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 22.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 83.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bonnells Bay Moderate Growth · Dora Creek High Growth
Property
| Bonnells Bay | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $890K | $762K |
| Median unit price | $644K | $758K |
| House price YoY | 9.2% | -47.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 5.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnells Bay | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | 633 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 173 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 492 | 748 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 10,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnells Bay | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 946 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnells Bay · Dora Creek
Transport
| Bonnells Bay | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 900 m |
Liveability
| Bonnells Bay | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.0 km | 14.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.9 km | 92.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.9 km | 15.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnells Bay | Dora Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,066 | 1,739 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,304 | 2,025 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,173 | 2,673 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 3.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnells Bay or Dora Creek?
Bonnells Bay has the higher residential safety score (Bonnells Bay 75/100 vs Dora Creek 30/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnells Bay or Dora Creek?
Dora Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $890K.
Which has better schools, Bonnells Bay or Dora Creek?
Dora Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonnells Bay 935 vs Dora Creek 946; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonnells Bay or Dora Creek?
Dora Creek has the higher transport score (Bonnells Bay 53/100 vs Dora Creek 85/100).
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