Overall score
Bow Bowing
40.8/100
Minto Heights
36.1/100
Bow Bowing vs Minto Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Bow Bowing for families and schools; Minto Heights for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bow BowingMinto Heights
Crime rate
Bow Bowing
56.7 / 1k
Minto Heights
55.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bow Bowing
20
Minto Heights
49
Population
Bow Bowing
1,606
Minto Heights
384
Metric leadBow Bowing 2Minto Heights 52 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBow Bowing
- Best for investmentMinto Heights
- Best for best schoolsBow Bowing
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 | Bow Bowing | Minto Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.6/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.7 / 1k | 55.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | — |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 49 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 3 |
| Population | 1,606 | 384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bow Bowing is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Minto Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Minto Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Bow Bowing keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bow Bowing is stronger for overall desirability and a larger local community; Minto Heights answers with public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bow Bowing suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Minto Heights is the stronger match for investors.