Overall score
Bowen Hills
57.4/100
Lutwyche
57.8/100
Bowen Hills vs Lutwyche, QLD suburb comparison
Bowen Hills for schools; Lutwyche for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bowen HillsLutwyche
Crime rate
Bowen Hills
206.6 / 1k
Lutwyche
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bowen Hills
226
Lutwyche
174
Population
Bowen Hills
4,898
Lutwyche
4,610
Metric leadBowen Hills 4Lutwyche 42 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 retireesLutwyche
- Best for familiesLutwyche
- Best for investmentLutwyche
- Best for best valueLutwyche
- 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 | Lutwyche |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.4/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.0/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.6 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 19 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 86.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 226 | 174 |
| Population | 4,898 | 4,610 |
| 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 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 and walkability; Lutwyche answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lutwyche, while Bowen Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.