Ascot vs Bulimba, QLD suburb comparison

Ascot for schools; Bulimba for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AscotBulimba

Overall score

Ascot

60.6/100

Bulimba

72.0/100

Crime rate

Ascot

51.5 / 1k

Bulimba

25.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ascot

103

Bulimba

240

Population

Ascot

6,531

Bulimba

7,623

Metric leadAscot 2Bulimba 71 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryAscotBulimba
Overall score60.6/10072.0/100
Housing (desirability)14.1/10030.2/100
Crime rate51.5 / 1k25.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools106
Parks & reserves46
Public transport stops4538
Walkability69.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities103240
Population6,5317,623
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Ascot is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Bulimba is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

Ascot tends to lead on public transport access, while Bulimba stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Choose Ascot if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Bulimba for retirees and investors.

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