Bulimba vs New Farm
The verdict
New Farm rates higher for transport (91 vs 81). Bulimba is closer to the coast (9.7 km vs 11.9 km).
Scores
BulimbaNew Farm
| Bulimba | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 94 |
| Transport | 81 | 91 |
| Education | 90 | 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
| Bulimba | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,623 | 12,197 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,805 | $2,069 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.3% | 61.9% |
| Born in Australia | 69.6% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.9 |
Growth: Bulimba — · New Farm —
Property
| Bulimba | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $830 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bulimba | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 926 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 420 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bulimba | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,122 | 1,135 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bulimba · New Farm
Transport
| Bulimba | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Bulimba | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24 | 43 |
| Parks | 11 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 32 | 95 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.7 km | 11.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.1 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bulimba | New Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,623 | 12,197 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,052 | 13,359 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bulimba or New Farm?
Bulimba and New Farm have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Bulimba or New Farm?
New Farm has a higher average school ICSEA (Bulimba 1122 vs New Farm 1135; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bulimba or New Farm?
New Farm has the higher transport score (Bulimba 81/100 vs New Farm 91/100).
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