Bonnie Brook vs Diggers Rest
Bonnie Brook (median $655,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Diggers Rest ($675,000).
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| Measure | Bonnie Brook | Diggers Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $655,000 | $675,000 |
| Median unit | $300,960 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1008 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 333 | 5,669 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 467 mm | 544 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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).
- 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).
Bonnie 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.
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