Bonnells Bay vs Morisset
The verdict
Morisset is more affordable, with a median house price of $915K versus $928K in Bonnells Bay. Bonnells Bay rates higher for education (42 vs 36). Morisset rates higher for transport (85 vs 53). Bonnells Bay is closer to the coast (11.0 km vs 13.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bonnells Bay rates higher (75 vs 25/100 in Morisset).
Scores
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 58 |
| Transport | 53 | 85 |
| Education | 42 | 36 |
| Liveability | 39 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,066 | 4,078 |
| Median age | 42 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,460 | $959 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bonnells Bay Moderate Growth · Morisset High Growth
Property
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $928K | $915K |
| Median unit price | $664K | $661K |
| House price YoY | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $627 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | 392 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 564 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 492 | 1,079 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,550 | 12,776 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnells Bay · Morisset
Transport
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 234 | 153 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 980 m |
Liveability
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.0 km | 13.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.9 km | 88.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.9 km | 16.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,066 | 4,078 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,304 | 4,749 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,173 | 6,269 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 3.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnells Bay or Morisset?
Bonnells Bay has the higher residential safety score (Bonnells Bay 75/100 vs Morisset 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnells Bay or Morisset?
Morisset is more affordable, with a median house price of $915K versus $928K.
Which has better schools, Bonnells Bay or Morisset?
Morisset has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonnells Bay 925 vs Morisset 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonnells Bay or Morisset?
Morisset has the higher transport score (Bonnells Bay 53/100 vs Morisset 85/100).
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