Overall score
Bowen Hills
57.6/100
Wilston
64.1/100
Bowen Hills vs Wilston, QLD suburb comparison
Bowen Hills for schools; Wilston for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bowen HillsWilston
Crime rate
Bowen Hills
214.3 / 1k
Wilston
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bowen Hills
226
Wilston
148
Population
Bowen Hills
4,898
Wilston
4,110
Metric leadBowen Hills 5Wilston 5across 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 retireesWilston
- Best for familiesWilston
- Best for investmentWilston
- Best for best valueWilston
- 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 | Wilston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 214.3 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 28 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 226 | 148 |
| Population | 4,898 | 4,110 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bowen Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Wilston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Bowen Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Wilston keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bowen Hills tends to lead on parks and reserves and walkability, while Wilston stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wilston, while Bowen Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.