Bowen vs Mackay, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bowen | Mackay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.9/100 | 22.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.0 / 1k | 59.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 80.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 385 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 11,205 | 4,026 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Bowen and Mackay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bowen leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mackay; Housing (desirability) favours Bowen; Crime rate favours Bowen. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Bowen, Investment → Bowen, Best schools → Mackay.