Overall score
Bunya
58.1/100
Ferny Hills
60.9/100
Bunya vs Ferny Hills, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bunya for families and schools; Ferny Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BunyaFerny Hills
Crime rate
Bunya
17.0 / 1k
Ferny Hills
16.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bunya
56
Ferny Hills
111
Population
Bunya
1,968
Ferny Hills
8,726
Metric leadBunya 1Ferny Hills 91 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFerny Hills
- Best for familiesBunya
- Best for investmentFerny Hills
- Best for best schoolsBunya
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 | Bunya | Ferny Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.1/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.6/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.0 / 1k | 16.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 32 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 111 |
| Green cover | 6.9% | 45.8% |
| Population | 1,968 | 8,726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Bunya is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Ferny Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Ferny Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Bunya keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bunya tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Ferny Hills stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ferny Hills, while Bunya remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.