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Bonner vs Franklin

The verdict

Franklin rates higher for liveability (69 vs 54). Franklin is closer to the coast (109.4 km vs 112.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bonner rates higher (90 vs 59/100 in Franklin).

Scores

BonnerFranklin
BonnerFranklin
Overall5667
Transport3545
Education8389
Liveability5469

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

Demographics

BonnerFranklin
Population7,3397,484
Median age3030
Median household income (wk)$2,811$2,383
Bachelor degree or higher57.6%66.9%
Born in Australia56.4%47.0%
Avg household size3.42.8

Growth: Bonner High Growth · Franklin High Growth

Property

BonnerFranklin
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

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Safety

BonnerFranklin
Residential safety score9059
Break & enter dwelling /100k55174
Motor vehicle theft /100k177187
Domestic assault /100k191508
Total incidents /100k (all)1,4722,686

Total incidents over time

Schools

BonnerFranklin
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0581,097

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

Transport

BonnerFranklin
Transport score3545
Train stations00
Bus stops1113
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5439
Nearest train station (km)Data not availableData not available

Liveability

BonnerFranklin
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets12
Cafes & restaurants12
Parks2818
Playgrounds67
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)112.0 km109.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)13.9 km9.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.8 km7.7 km

Population & growth

BonnerFranklin
Population (2021)7,3397,484
Estimated 20257,4367,491
Projected 204110,46410,671
Annual growth rate0.33%0.02%

Common questions

Which is safer, Bonner or Franklin?

Bonner has the higher residential safety score (Bonner 90/100 vs Franklin 59/100).

Which has better schools, Bonner or Franklin?

Franklin has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonner 1058 vs Franklin 1097; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Bonner or Franklin?

Franklin has the higher transport score (Bonner 35/100 vs Franklin 45/100).

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Data sources

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