Overall score
Arana Hills
80.0/100
Bunya
49.3/100
Arana Hills vs Bunya, QLD suburb comparison
Arana Hills for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Arana HillsBunya
Crime rate
Arana Hills
20.5 / 1k
Bunya
10.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arana Hills
259
Bunya
41
Population
Arana Hills
6,971
Bunya
1,968
Metric leadArana Hills 6Bunya 21 tiedacross 9 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 familiesArana Hills
- Best for best valueArana Hills
- Best for best schoolsArana Hills
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 | 80.0/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.5 / 1k | 10.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 3 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 259 | 41 |
| 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 practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Arana Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Bunya keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Arana Hills pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Bunya is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Arana Hills, while Bunya remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.