Bonnells Bay vs Morisset Park
The verdict
Bonnells Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $928K versus $1.09M in Morisset Park. Bonnells Bay rates higher for transport (53 vs 45). Morisset Park is closer to the coast (9.7 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Morisset Park rates higher (88 vs 75/100 in Bonnells Bay).
Scores
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 43 |
| Transport | 53 | 45 |
| 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 | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,066 | 1,085 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,460 | $1,858 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bonnells Bay Moderate Growth · Morisset Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $928K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $664K | $683K |
| House price YoY | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $627 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | 184 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 123 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 492 | 276 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,550 | 4,977 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnells Bay · Morisset Park
Transport
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 234 | 232 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.9 km | 88.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.9 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnells Bay | Morisset Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,066 | 1,085 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,304 | 1,149 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,173 | 1,380 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnells Bay or Morisset Park?
Morisset Park has the higher residential safety score (Bonnells Bay 75/100 vs Morisset Park 88/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnells Bay or Morisset Park?
Bonnells Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $928K versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Bonnells Bay or Morisset Park?
Bonnells Bay has the higher transport score (Bonnells Bay 53/100 vs Morisset Park 45/100).
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