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Bonnie Brook vs Diggers Rest.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $655,000 and $675,000. Bonnie Brook edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Bonnie Brook (median $655,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Diggers Rest ($675,000).

Bonnie Brook scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Diggers Rest (1022) sits above Bonnie Brook (1008).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Bonnie Brook is the lower entry point at $655,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

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

Diggers Rest edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1008).

Common questionsBonnie Brook vs Diggers Rest

Common questions

Is Bonnie Brook or Diggers Rest cheaper to buy in?

Bonnie Brook has the lower median house price at $655,000, roughly 3% below Diggers Rest ($675,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Bonnie Brook or Diggers Rest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Diggers Rest scores 1022 vs 1008 in Bonnie Brook. 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.

Which is more walkable, Bonnie Brook or Diggers Rest?

Bonnie Brook scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Bonnie Brook
Metric
Diggers Rest

Price & Market

$655,000
Median house
$675,000
$300,960
Median unit
$285,120
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
71.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
333
Population
5,669
39
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
16
1008
Avg ICSEA
1022

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).