Bowen Hills vs Kelvin Grove
The verdict
Bowen Hills rates higher for transport (95 vs 85). Kelvin Grove rates higher for education (91 vs 84). Bowen Hills is closer to the coast (11.3 km vs 13.7 km).
Scores
Bowen HillsKelvin Grove
| Bowen Hills | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 |
| Transport | 95 | 85 |
| Education | 84 | 91 |
| 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 | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,898 | 7,909 |
| Median age | 30 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,551 | $1,670 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 66.0% |
| Born in Australia | 52.3% | 55.1% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bowen Hills — · Kelvin Grove —
Property
| Bowen Hills | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $725 |
| 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 | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 939 | 923 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 408 | 417 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowen Hills | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowen Hills · Kelvin Grove
Transport
| Bowen Hills | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Bowen Hills | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 14 |
| Parks | 5 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 13.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bowen Hills | Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,898 | 7,909 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,700 | 9,547 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.86% | 4.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowen Hills or Kelvin Grove?
Kelvin Grove has the higher residential safety score (Bowen Hills 65/100 vs Kelvin Grove 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Bowen Hills or Kelvin Grove?
Bowen Hills has the higher transport score (Bowen Hills 95/100 vs Kelvin Grove 85/100).
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