Overall score
Bohle Plains
43.4/100
Shaw
38.4/100
Bohle Plains vs Shaw, QLD suburb comparison
Bohle Plains for retirees and investment; Shaw for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bohle PlainsShaw
Crime rate
Bohle Plains
67.3 / 1k
Shaw
42.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bohle Plains
0
Shaw
5
Population
Bohle Plains
3,989
Shaw
760
Metric leadBohle Plains 5Shaw 21 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBohle Plains
- Best for familiesShaw
- Best for investmentBohle Plains
- Best for best valueBohle Plains
- Best for best schoolsShaw
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 | Bohle Plains | Shaw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.4/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.3 / 1k | 42.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 3,989 | 760 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bohle Plains is a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace, and Shaw is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Bohle Plains tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Shaw stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Bohle Plains sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Shaw.
Bohle Plains suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Shaw is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.