Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bona Vista vs Darnum.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bona Vista edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bona Vista (993) sits above Darnum (992). Darnum skews owner-occupied (90%), Bona Vista runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Bona Vista edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 992).

Common questionsBona Vista vs Darnum

Common questions

Does Bona Vista or Darnum have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bona Vista scores 993 vs 992 in Darnum. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Bona Vista
Metric
Darnum

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$321/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$307/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
107
Population
759
47
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
13
993
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).