Overall score
Bolwarra Heights
40.3/100
Largs
36.5/100
Bolwarra Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bolwarra Heights
40.3/100
Largs
36.5/100
Crime rate
Bolwarra Heights
95.4 / 1k
Largs
95.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bolwarra Heights
23
Largs
26
Population
Bolwarra Heights
3,436
Largs
1,962
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 | Largs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.1/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.4 / 1k | 95.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 26 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 5 |
| Population | 3,436 | 1,962 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Bolwarra Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Largs is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Bolwarra Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Largs keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bolwarra Heights tends to lead on parks and reserves and overall desirability, while Largs stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Bolwarra Heights if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Largs for households prioritising schools.