Overall score
Arana Hills
70.6/100
Bunya
58.1/100
Arana Hills vs Bunya, QLD Suburb Comparison
Arana Hills for retirees and investment; Bunya for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arana HillsBunya
Crime rate
Arana Hills
34.8 / 1k
Bunya
17.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arana Hills
262
Bunya
56
Population
Arana Hills
6,971
Bunya
1,968
Metric leadArana Hills 8Bunya 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesArana Hills
- Best for familiesBunya
- Best for investmentArana Hills
- Best for best valueArana Hills
- Best for best schoolsBunya
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Arana Hills | Bunya |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.6/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.8 / 1k | 17.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 3 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 262 | 56 |
| Green cover | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Population | 6,971 | 1,968 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Arana Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Bunya is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Arana Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Bunya keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Arana Hills pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Bunya is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Arana Hills, while Bunya remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.