Overall score
Bulimba
72.0/100
Hawthorne
57.4/100
Bulimba vs Hawthorne, QLD suburb comparison
Bulimba for value; Hawthorne for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BulimbaHawthorne
Crime rate
Bulimba
25.8 / 1k
Hawthorne
25.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulimba
240
Hawthorne
82
Population
Bulimba
7,623
Hawthorne
5,090
Metric leadBulimba 6Hawthorne 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Bulimba is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Hawthorne is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Bulimba pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Hawthorne is the better pick for housing affordability.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bulimba, while Hawthorne remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.