Bonnet Bay vs Illawong
The verdict
Bonnet Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $2.00M in Illawong. Bonnet Bay rates higher for transport (79 vs 63). Bonnet Bay is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 8.2 km).
Scores
| Bonnet Bay | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 67 |
| Transport | 79 | 63 |
| Education | 74 | 68 |
| Liveability | 76 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnet Bay | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,238 | 7,427 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,087 | $2,778 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.9% | 44.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Bonnet Bay Stable · Illawong Stable
Property
| Bonnet Bay | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.78M | $2.00M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.04M |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $1,300 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 74 | 67 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnet Bay | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 27 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 89 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,117 | 1,616 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnet Bay | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnet Bay · Illawong
Transport
| Bonnet Bay | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 50 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Bonnet Bay | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.8 km | 20.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnet Bay | Illawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,238 | 7,427 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,311 | 7,462 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,386 | 7,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnet Bay or Illawong?
Bonnet Bay and Illawong have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnet Bay or Illawong?
Bonnet Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $2.00M.
Which has better schools, Bonnet Bay or Illawong?
Bonnet Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonnet Bay 1090 vs Illawong 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonnet Bay or Illawong?
Bonnet Bay has the higher transport score (Bonnet Bay 79/100 vs Illawong 63/100).
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