Overall score
Bellbowrie
61.7/100
Karana Downs
52.6/100
Bellbowrie vs Karana Downs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bellbowrie for retirees and families; Karana Downs for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BellbowrieKarana Downs
Crime rate
Bellbowrie
11.6 / 1k
Karana Downs
56.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbowrie
85
Karana Downs
43
Population
Bellbowrie
5,495
Karana Downs
3,800
Metric leadBellbowrie 7Karana Downs 22 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 retireesBellbowrie
- Best for familiesBellbowrie
- Best for investmentKarana Downs
- 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 | 61.7/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.6 / 1k | 56.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | — |
| Walkability | 44.5/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 85 | 43 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 8.6% |
| 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 metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Bellbowrie is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability; Karana Downs answers with an affluent, sought-after address and good access to parks.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bellbowrie, while Karana Downs 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.