Bonython vs Isabella Plains
The verdict
Bonython rates higher for education (70 vs 62). Isabella Plains rates higher for transport (45 vs 34). Isabella Plains is closer to the coast (102.9 km vs 104.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Isabella Plains rates higher (82 vs 73/100 in Bonython).
Scores
| Bonython | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 57 |
| Transport | 34 | 45 |
| Education | 70 | 62 |
| Liveability | 56 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bonython | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,839 | 4,329 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,223 | $2,131 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bonython Declining · Isabella Plains Declining
Property
| Bonython | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
| Bonython | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 78 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 234 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 287 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,589 | 1,640 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bonython | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bonython · Isabella Plains
Transport
| Bonython | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Bonython | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 104.1 km | 102.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bonython | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,839 | 4,329 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,758 | 4,344 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,866 | 3,232 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.53% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bonython or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains has the higher residential safety score (Bonython 73/100 vs Isabella Plains 82/100).
Which has better schools, Bonython or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains has a higher average school ICSEA (Bonython 1040 vs Isabella Plains 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bonython or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains has the higher transport score (Bonython 34/100 vs Isabella Plains 45/100).
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