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Bonner vs Forde

The verdict

Forde rates higher for transport (49 vs 35). Forde has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 54 min). On the separate residential safety score, Bonner rates higher (90 vs 71/100 in Forde).

Scores

BonnerForde
BonnerForde
Overall5667
Transport3549
Education8387
Liveability5468

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BonnerForde
Population7,3394,435
Median age3035
Median household income (wk)$2,811$3,553
Bachelor degree or higher57.6%64.3%
Born in Australia56.4%66.3%
Avg household size3.43.2

Growth: Bonner High Growth · Forde High Growth

Property

BonnerForde
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Data not available

Safety

BonnerForde
Residential safety score9071
Break & enter dwelling /100k55135
Motor vehicle theft /100k177113
Domestic assault /100k191338
Total incidents /100k (all)1,4721,556

Total incidents over time

Schools

BonnerForde
Total schools11
Government10
Independent01
Average ICSEA1,058Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bonner · Forde

Transport

BonnerForde
Transport score3549
Train stations00
Bus stops1118
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5450
Nearest train station (km)Data not availableData not available

Liveability

BonnerForde
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets11
Cafes & restaurants12
Parks2825
Playgrounds68
Swimming poolsData not available43
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)112.0 km111.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)13.9 km12.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.8 km10.7 km

Population & growth

BonnerForde
Population (2021)7,3394,435
Estimated 20257,4364,472
Projected 204110,4646,324
Annual growth rate0.33%0.21%

Common questions

Which is safer, Bonner or Forde?

Bonner has the higher residential safety score (Bonner 90/100 vs Forde 71/100).

Which has better public transport, Bonner or Forde?

Forde has the higher transport score (Bonner 35/100 vs Forde 49/100).

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Data sources

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