Bonnyrigg vs St Johns Park
The verdict
Bonnyrigg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.41M in St Johns Park. St Johns Park rates higher for education (52 vs 46). St Johns Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (81 vs 83 min). On the separate residential safety score, Bonnyrigg rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in St Johns Park).
Scores
| Bonnyrigg | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 67 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 46 | 52 |
| Liveability | 82 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonnyrigg | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,785 | 6,302 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,393 | $1,567 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.8% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 40.8% | 39.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Bonnyrigg Moderate Growth · St Johns Park Stable
Property
| Bonnyrigg | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $598K | $880K |
| House price YoY | -0.2% | 56.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bonnyrigg | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 82 | 111 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 92 | 111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 143 | 317 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,965 | 1,698 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonnyrigg | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonnyrigg · St Johns Park
Transport
| Bonnyrigg | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Bonnyrigg | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.3 km | 25.0 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 | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bonnyrigg | St Johns Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,785 | 6,302 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,860 | 6,313 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,771 | 6,401 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonnyrigg or St Johns Park?
Bonnyrigg has the higher residential safety score (Bonnyrigg 100/100 vs St Johns Park 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Bonnyrigg or St Johns Park?
Bonnyrigg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Bonnyrigg or St Johns Park?
St Johns Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonnyrigg 972 vs St Johns Park 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonnyrigg or St Johns Park?
Bonnyrigg and St Johns Park have similar transport scores.
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