Overall score
Bowen Hills
57.6/100
Kelvin Grove
68.1/100
Bowen Hills vs Kelvin Grove, QLD suburb comparison
Kelvin Grove for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bowen HillsKelvin Grove
Crime rate
Bowen Hills
214.3 / 1k
Kelvin Grove
30.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bowen Hills
226
Kelvin Grove
331
Population
Bowen Hills
4,898
Kelvin Grove
7,909
Metric leadBowen Hills 0Kelvin Grove 82 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesKelvin Grove
- Best for familiesKelvin Grove
- Best for investmentKelvin Grove
- Best for best valueKelvin Grove
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 | Kelvin Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 68.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.0/100 | 15.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 214.3 / 1k | 30.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 226 | 331 |
| Population | 4,898 | 7,909 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bowen Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Kelvin Grove is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bowen Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Kelvin Grove keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bowen Hills tends to lead on an affluent, sought-after address and well-served by public transport, while Kelvin Grove stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kelvin Grove, while Bowen Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.