Bonnyrigg Heights vs Bonnyrigg
The verdict
Bonnyrigg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.28M in Bonnyrigg Heights. Bonnyrigg Heights rates higher for education (51 vs 46). Bonnyrigg rates higher for transport (60 vs 46). Bonnyrigg is closer to the coast (25.3 km vs 27.0 km).
Scores
| Bonnyrigg Heights | Bonnyrigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 64 |
| Transport | 46 | 60 |
| Education | 51 | 46 |
| Liveability | 77 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnyrigg Heights | Bonnyrigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,369 | 9,785 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,930 | $1,393 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.0% | 29.8% |
| Born in Australia | 44.0% | 40.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Bonnyrigg Heights Moderate Growth · Bonnyrigg Moderate Growth
Property
| Bonnyrigg Heights | Bonnyrigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.28M | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | $815K | $583K |
| House price YoY | -21.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 16 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnyrigg Heights | Bonnyrigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 27 | 82 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 27 | 92 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 190 | 133 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,198 | 4,578 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnyrigg Heights | Bonnyrigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 967 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnyrigg Heights · Bonnyrigg
Transport
| Bonnyrigg Heights | Bonnyrigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.3 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Bonnyrigg Heights | Bonnyrigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.0 km | 25.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.2 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnyrigg Heights | Bonnyrigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,369 | 9,785 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,426 | 9,860 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,111 | 10,771 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnyrigg Heights or Bonnyrigg?
Bonnyrigg Heights and Bonnyrigg have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnyrigg Heights or Bonnyrigg?
Bonnyrigg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.28M.
Which has better schools, Bonnyrigg Heights or Bonnyrigg?
Bonnyrigg Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonnyrigg Heights 1031 vs Bonnyrigg 967; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonnyrigg Heights or Bonnyrigg?
Bonnyrigg has the higher transport score (Bonnyrigg Heights 46/100 vs Bonnyrigg 60/100).
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