Bonny Hills vs Lake Cathie
The verdict
Lake Cathie is more affordable, with a median house price of $933K versus $984K in Bonny Hills. Lake Cathie rates higher for liveability (39 vs 31). On the separate residential safety score, Bonny Hills rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Lake Cathie).
Scores
| Bonny Hills | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 49 |
| Liveability | 31 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonny Hills | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,045 | 4,296 |
| Median age | 51 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,421 | $1,275 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.4% | 26.0% |
| Born in Australia | 87.7% | 86.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bonny Hills Moderate Growth · Lake Cathie Moderate Growth
Property
| Bonny Hills | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $984K | $933K |
| Median unit price | $815K | $668K |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 3.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonny Hills | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 66 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 197 | 326 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,806 | 3,445 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonny Hills | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonny Hills · Lake Cathie
Transport
| Bonny Hills | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.9 km | 13.9 km |
Liveability
| Bonny Hills | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 295.7 km | 300.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.9 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bonny Hills | Lake Cathie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,045 | 4,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,306 | 4,664 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,431 | 4,840 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonny Hills or Lake Cathie?
Bonny Hills has the higher residential safety score (Bonny Hills 100/100 vs Lake Cathie 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonny Hills or Lake Cathie?
Lake Cathie is more affordable, with a median house price of $933K versus $984K.
Which has better public transport, Bonny Hills or Lake Cathie?
Bonny Hills and Lake Cathie have similar transport scores.
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