Bulimba vs Fortitude Valley
The verdict
Bulimba rates higher for education (90 vs 84). Fortitude Valley rates higher for transport (99 vs 81). Bulimba is closer to the coast (9.7 km vs 12.1 km).
Scores
BulimbaFortitude Valley
| Bulimba | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 95 |
| Transport | 81 | 99 |
| Education | 90 | 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
| Bulimba | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,623 | 9,708 |
| Median age | 40 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,805 | $1,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.3% | 54.1% |
| Born in Australia | 69.6% | 51.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.6 |
Growth: Bulimba — · Fortitude Valley —
Property
| Bulimba | 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
| Bulimba | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 927 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 420 | 412 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bulimba | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,122 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bulimba · Fortitude Valley
Transport
| Bulimba | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 240 m |
Liveability
| Bulimba | 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 | 24 | 76 |
| Parks | 11 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 32 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.7 km | 12.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.1 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bulimba | Fortitude Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,623 | 9,708 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,052 | 11,854 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 5.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bulimba or Fortitude Valley?
Bulimba and Fortitude Valley have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Bulimba or Fortitude Valley?
Bulimba has a higher average school ICSEA (Bulimba 1122 vs Fortitude Valley 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bulimba or Fortitude Valley?
Fortitude Valley has the higher transport score (Bulimba 81/100 vs Fortitude Valley 99/100).
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