Overall score
Bowen Hills
52.5/100
Lutwyche
58.9/100
Bowen Hills for schools; Lutwyche for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bowen Hills
52.5/100
Lutwyche
58.9/100
Crime rate
Bowen Hills
331.5 / 1k
Lutwyche
79.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bowen Hills
234
Lutwyche
179
Population
Bowen Hills
4,898
Lutwyche
4,610
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bowen Hills | Lutwyche |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.8/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 331.5 / 1k | 79.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 86.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 234 | 179 |
| Green cover | 1.4% | 3.3% |
| Population | 4,898 | 4,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Bowen Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Lutwyche is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Bowen Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Lutwyche keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bowen Hills is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Lutwyche answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Bowen Hills suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Lutwyche 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.