Overall score
Bellbowrie
63.8/100
Karana Downs
55.8/100
Bellbowrie vs Karana Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Bellbowrie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BellbowrieKarana Downs
Crime rate
Bellbowrie
7.5 / 1k
Karana Downs
33.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbowrie
85
Karana Downs
43
Population
Bellbowrie
5,495
Karana Downs
3,800
Metric leadBellbowrie 7Karana Downs 02 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 retireesBellbowrie
- Best for familiesBellbowrie
- Best for best valueBellbowrie
- Best for best schoolsBellbowrie
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 | Bellbowrie | Karana Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.8/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.5 / 1k | 33.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | — |
| Walkability | 44.5/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 43 |
| Population | 5,495 | 3,800 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bellbowrie is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Karana Downs is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Bellbowrie is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; Karana Downs answers with an affluent, sought-after address and good access to parks.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bellbowrie, while Karana Downs remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.