Overall score
Bowen Hills
52.5/100
Kelvin Grove
61.9/100
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
331.5 / 1k
Kelvin Grove
48.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bowen Hills
234
Kelvin Grove
356
Population
Bowen Hills
4,898
Kelvin Grove
7,909
Metric leadBowen Hills 1Kelvin Grove 83 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 retireesKelvin Grove
- Best for familiesKelvin 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 | 52.5/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 331.5 / 1k | 48.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 29 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 234 | 356 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| 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 a hub for schools and preschools, plus an affluent, sought-after address, while Kelvin Grove stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Kelvin Grove, while Bowen Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.