Bonnells Bay vs Mirrabooka
The verdict
Bonnells Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $893K in Mirrabooka. Bonnells Bay rates higher for transport (53 vs 31). Mirrabooka is closer to the coast (8.3 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bonnells Bay rates higher (75 vs 64/100 in Mirrabooka).
Scores
| Bonnells Bay | Mirrabooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 37 |
| Transport | 53 | 31 |
| Education | 42 | 41 |
| 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 | Mirrabooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,066 | 809 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,460 | $1,557 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 22.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bonnells Bay Moderate Growth · Mirrabooka Moderate Growth
Property
| Bonnells Bay | Mirrabooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $890K | $893K |
| Median unit price | $644K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 14 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnells Bay | Mirrabooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | 124 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 247 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 492 | 371 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,288 | 2,101 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnells Bay | Mirrabooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnells Bay · Mirrabooka
Transport
| Bonnells Bay | Mirrabooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 5 |
| 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 | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Bonnells Bay | Mirrabooka | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.0 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.9 km | 90.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.9 km | 13.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnells Bay | Mirrabooka | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,066 | 809 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,304 | 856 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,173 | 1,029 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnells Bay or Mirrabooka?
Bonnells Bay has the higher residential safety score (Bonnells Bay 75/100 vs Mirrabooka 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnells Bay or Mirrabooka?
Bonnells Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $893K.
Which has better public transport, Bonnells Bay or Mirrabooka?
Bonnells Bay has the higher transport score (Bonnells Bay 53/100 vs Mirrabooka 31/100).
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