Bellbowrie vs Karana Downs, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bellbowrie | Karana Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.4/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.4 / 1k | 30.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBellbowrie
- Best for familiesBellbowrie
- Best for best valueBellbowrie
- Best for best schoolsBellbowrie
Comparison summary
Bellbowrie and Karana Downs offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bellbowrie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bellbowrie; Crime rate favours Bellbowrie; Parks & reserves favours Bellbowrie. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bellbowrie, Families → Bellbowrie, Best value → Bellbowrie, Best schools → Bellbowrie.