Overall score
Bowen Hills
52.5/100
Bulimba
71.0/100
Bowen Hills vs Bulimba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bowen Hills for schools; Bulimba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bowen HillsBulimba
Crime rate
Bowen Hills
331.5 / 1k
Bulimba
40.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bowen Hills
234
Bulimba
244
Population
Bowen Hills
4,898
Bulimba
7,623
Metric leadBowen Hills 1Bulimba 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBulimba
- Best for familiesBulimba
- Best for investmentBulimba
- Best for best valueBulimba
- Best for best schoolsBowen Hills
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 | Bowen Hills | Bulimba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 331.5 / 1k | 40.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 38 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 234 | 244 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Population | 4,898 | 7,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bowen Hills reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Bulimba is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Bowen Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Bulimba keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bowen Hills pulls ahead on schools and education options, whereas Bulimba is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Bowen Hills suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Bulimba is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.