Overall score
Bulimba
71.0/100
Hawthorne
58.6/100
Bulimba vs Hawthorne, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bulimba for retirees and investment; Hawthorne for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BulimbaHawthorne
Crime rate
Bulimba
40.9 / 1k
Hawthorne
40.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bulimba
244
Hawthorne
83
Population
Bulimba
7,623
Hawthorne
5,090
Metric leadBulimba 7Hawthorne 32 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Bulimba | Hawthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.0/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.9 / 1k | 40.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 28 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 244 | 83 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Population | 7,623 | 5,090 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Hawthorne is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Bulimba suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Hawthorne is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.