Bowen Hills vs Fortitude Valley
The verdict
Fortitude Valley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 14 min).
Scores
Bowen HillsFortitude Valley
| Bowen Hills | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 |
| Transport | 95 | 99 |
| Education | 84 | 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
| Bowen Hills | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,898 | 9,708 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,551 | $1,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 54.1% |
| Born in Australia | 52.3% | 51.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Growth: Bowen Hills — · Fortitude Valley —
Property
| Bowen Hills | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 939 | 927 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 408 | 412 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowen Hills | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowen Hills · Fortitude Valley
Transport
| Bowen Hills | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 240 m |
Liveability
| Bowen Hills | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 76 |
| Parks | 5 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 12.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bowen Hills | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,898 | 9,708 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,700 | 11,854 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.86% | 5.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowen Hills or Fortitude Valley?
Fortitude Valley has the higher residential safety score (Bowen Hills 65/100 vs Fortitude Valley 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Bowen Hills or Fortitude Valley?
Fortitude Valley has the higher transport score (Bowen Hills 95/100 vs Fortitude Valley 99/100).
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