Bonnet Bay vs Como
The verdict
Bonnet Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.88M in Como. Como rates higher for transport (93 vs 79). Como has a shorter estimated CBD commute (47 vs 74 min).
Scores
| Bonnet Bay | Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 82 |
| Transport | 79 | 93 |
| Education | 74 | 76 |
| Liveability | 76 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnet Bay | Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,238 | 4,053 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,087 | $3,152 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.9% | 53.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Bonnet Bay Stable · Como Stable
Property
| Bonnet Bay | Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.78M | $1.88M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.17M |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 74 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnet Bay | Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 25 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 89 | 173 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,117 | 1,258 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnet Bay | Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,090 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnet Bay · Como
Transport
| Bonnet Bay | Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 350 m |
Liveability
| Bonnet Bay | Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 6 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 25 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 5.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.8 km | 19.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnet Bay | Como | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,238 | 4,053 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,311 | 4,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,386 | 4,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnet Bay or Como?
Bonnet Bay and Como have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnet Bay or Como?
Bonnet Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.88M.
Which has better schools, Bonnet Bay or Como?
Bonnet Bay and Como have similar average school ICSEA scores (1090 and 1090).
Which has better public transport, Bonnet Bay or Como?
Como has the higher transport score (Bonnet Bay 79/100 vs Como 93/100).
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