Albion (Brisbane) vs Bowen Hills
The verdict
Albion (Brisbane) is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 11.3 km).
Scores
Albion (Brisbane)Bowen Hills
| Albion (Brisbane) | Bowen Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 98 | 95 |
| Education | 83 | 84 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albion (Brisbane) | Bowen Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,446 | 4,898 |
| Median age | 33 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,972 | $1,551 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.1% | 54.4% |
| Born in Australia | 66.4% | 52.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Growth: Albion (Brisbane) — · Bowen Hills —
Property
| Albion (Brisbane) | Bowen Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Albion (Brisbane) | Bowen Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 929 | 939 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 406 | 408 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albion (Brisbane) | Bowen Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Albion (Brisbane) · Bowen Hills
Transport
| Albion (Brisbane) | Bowen Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 490 m | 170 m |
Liveability
| Albion (Brisbane) | Bowen Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 11 |
| Parks | 10 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 11.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Albion (Brisbane) | Bowen Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,446 | 4,898 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,962 | 5,700 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.55% | 3.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albion (Brisbane) or Bowen Hills?
Albion (Brisbane) has the higher residential safety score (Albion (Brisbane) 66/100 vs Bowen Hills 65/100).
Which has better public transport, Albion (Brisbane) or Bowen Hills?
Albion (Brisbane) has the higher transport score (Albion (Brisbane) 98/100 vs Bowen Hills 95/100).
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