Bonnyrigg vs Mount Pritchard
The verdict
Mount Pritchard is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.23M in Bonnyrigg. Mount Pritchard rates higher for liveability (94 vs 82). Mount Pritchard is closer to the coast (23.7 km vs 25.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bonnyrigg rates higher (100 vs 65/100 in Mount Pritchard).
Scores
| Bonnyrigg | Mount Pritchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 67 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 46 | 44 |
| Liveability | 82 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnyrigg | Mount Pritchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,785 | 10,426 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,393 | $1,396 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.8% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 40.8% | 48.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Bonnyrigg Moderate Growth · Mount Pritchard Stable
Property
| Bonnyrigg | Mount Pritchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $583K | $810K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnyrigg | Mount Pritchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 82 | 249 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 92 | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 133 | 384 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,578 | 4,911 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnyrigg | Mount Pritchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 948 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnyrigg · Mount Pritchard
Transport
| Bonnyrigg | Mount Pritchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 81 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Bonnyrigg | Mount Pritchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 15 |
| Parks | 13 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.3 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.4 km | 28.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnyrigg | Mount Pritchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,785 | 10,426 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,860 | 10,535 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,771 | 10,808 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnyrigg or Mount Pritchard?
Bonnyrigg has the higher residential safety score (Bonnyrigg 100/100 vs Mount Pritchard 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnyrigg or Mount Pritchard?
Mount Pritchard is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Bonnyrigg or Mount Pritchard?
Bonnyrigg has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonnyrigg 967 vs Mount Pritchard 948; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonnyrigg or Mount Pritchard?
Bonnyrigg and Mount Pritchard have similar transport scores.
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