Bowen Hills vs Herston
The verdict
Bowen Hills rates higher for transport (95 vs 84). Herston rates higher for education (90 vs 84). Bowen Hills is closer to the coast (11.3 km vs 12.8 km).
Scores
Bowen HillsHerston
| Bowen Hills | Herston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 91 |
| Transport | 95 | 84 |
| 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 | Herston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,898 | 2,311 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,551 | $2,086 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 61.3% |
| Born in Australia | 52.3% | 60.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bowen Hills — · Herston —
Property
| Bowen Hills | Herston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Herston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 939 | 909 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 408 | 433 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowen Hills | Herston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowen Hills · Herston
Transport
| Bowen Hills | Herston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 84 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Bowen Hills | Herston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 9 |
| Parks | 5 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 490 m |
Population & growth
| Bowen Hills | Herston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,898 | 2,311 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,700 | 2,790 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.86% | 4.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowen Hills or Herston?
Herston has the higher residential safety score (Bowen Hills 65/100 vs Herston 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Bowen Hills or Herston?
Bowen Hills has the higher transport score (Bowen Hills 95/100 vs Herston 84/100).
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