Overall score
Bohle Plains
30.5/100
Shaw
38.7/100
Bohle Plains vs Shaw, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bohle Plains for value; Shaw for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bohle PlainsShaw
Crime rate
Bohle Plains
106.0 / 1k
Shaw
65.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bohle Plains
1
Shaw
5
Population
Bohle Plains
3,989
Shaw
760
Metric leadBohle Plains 4Shaw 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesShaw
- Best for familiesShaw
- 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 | 30.5/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.0 / 1k | 65.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and overall desirability, while Shaw stands out for a quieter safety profile, plus nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Bohle Plains sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Shaw.
Bohle Plains suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Shaw is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.