Bowen vs Guthalungra
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The verdict
Bowen rates higher for liveability (60 vs 22). Guthalungra is closer to the coast (7.2 km vs 16.5 km).
Scores
BowenGuthalungra
| Bowen | Guthalungra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 15 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 28 | 25 |
| Liveability | 60 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowen | Guthalungra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,205 | 112 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,343 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bowen — · Guthalungra —
Property
| Bowen | Guthalungra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $585 | 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 | Guthalungra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 634 | 893 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 295 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,595 | 8,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowen | Guthalungra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowen · Guthalungra
Transport
| Bowen | Guthalungra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 819.1 km | 855.4 km |
Liveability
| Bowen | Guthalungra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.0°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,550 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 47 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.5 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 957.9 km | 993.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.0 km | 45.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bowen | Guthalungra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,205 | 112 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,416 | 114 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.47% | 0.44% |
Common questions
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