Overall score
Bolwarra Heights
40.3/100
Bolwarra
36.7/100
Bolwarra Heights for retirees; Bolwarra for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bolwarra Heights
40.3/100
Bolwarra
36.7/100
Crime rate
Bolwarra Heights
95.4 / 1k
Bolwarra
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bolwarra Heights
23
Bolwarra
44
Population
Bolwarra Heights
3,436
Bolwarra
1,350
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bolwarra Heights | Bolwarra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.1/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.4 / 1k | 95.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 32 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 14 |
| Population | 3,436 | 1,350 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Bolwarra Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Bolwarra is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Bolwarra Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Bolwarra keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bolwarra Heights is stronger for parks and reserves and overall desirability; Bolwarra answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Choose Bolwarra Heights if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Bolwarra for households prioritising schools.