Bowen Hills vs Brisbane City
The verdict
Brisbane City rates higher for education (90 vs 84). Bowen Hills is closer to the coast (11.3 km vs 13.8 km).
Scores
Bowen HillsBrisbane City
| Bowen Hills | Brisbane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 97 |
| Transport | 95 | 99 |
| Education | 84 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowen Hills | Brisbane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,898 | 12,587 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,551 | $1,802 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 60.4% |
| Born in Australia | 52.3% | 39.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Growth: Bowen Hills — · Brisbane City —
Property
| Bowen Hills | Brisbane City | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bowen Hills | Brisbane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 939 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 408 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Brisbane City is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowen Hills | Brisbane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowen Hills · Brisbane City
Transport
| Bowen Hills | Brisbane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 106 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 8 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 360 m |
Liveability
| Bowen Hills | Brisbane City | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 193 |
| Parks | 5 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 90 m |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 960 m |
Population & growth
| Bowen Hills | Brisbane City | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,898 | 12,587 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,700 | 16,097 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.86% | 6.34% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bowen Hills or Brisbane City?
Brisbane City has the higher transport score (Bowen Hills 95/100 vs Brisbane City 99/100).
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