Overall score
Bow Bowing
42.0/100
Minto Heights
46.7/100
Bow Bowing vs Minto Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bow Bowing for families; Minto Heights for schools.
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
22
Minto Heights
51
Population
Bow Bowing
1,606
Minto Heights
384
Metric leadBow Bowing 2Minto Heights 72 tiedacross 11 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 best schoolsMinto Heights
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 | 42.0/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.6/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.7 / 1k | 55.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 28 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 5 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Population | 1,606 | 384 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bow Bowing is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, 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 a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Bow Bowing suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Minto Heights is the stronger match for investors.
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.