Bonnie Brook vs Diggers Rest
The verdict
Diggers Rest rates higher for transport (87 vs 35). Bonnie Brook is closer to the coast (23.3 km vs 29.8 km).
Scores
Bonnie BrookDiggers Rest
| Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 62 |
| Transport | 35 | 87 |
| Education | 58 | 56 |
| Liveability | 28 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 333 | 5,669 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.3% | 34.2% |
| Born in Australia | 57.7% | 70.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bonnie Brook High Growth · Diggers Rest High Growth
Property
| Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | $653K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.7% | -1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 9,910 | 564 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 5,405 | 318 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 7,508 | 282 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 73,874 | 5,504 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,054 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnie Brook · Diggers Rest
Transport
| Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 97 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 18 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.3 km | 29.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.3 km | 31.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.2 km | 18.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 333 | 5,669 |
| Estimated 2025 | 805 | 7,949 |
| Projected 2041 | 758 | 12,909 |
| Annual growth rate | 24.69% | 8.82% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bonnie Brook or Diggers Rest?
Bonnie Brook and Diggers Rest have a similar median house price ($653K).
Which has better schools, Bonnie Brook or Diggers Rest?
Bonnie Brook has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonnie Brook 1054 vs Diggers Rest 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonnie Brook or Diggers Rest?
Diggers Rest has the higher transport score (Bonnie Brook 35/100 vs Diggers Rest 87/100).
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