Bowen Hills
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Bowen Hills is a dynamic inner-city suburb just north of Brisbane's CBD, known for its trendy dining scene, major events at the Showgrounds, and blend of modern living with heritage charm. Its central location makes it a favorite for young professionals, students, and event goers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
4,898
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.44°, 153.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,308
Local Cost
$2,190
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1099 mm
Internet Speed
88 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
207
Coworking
2
Cafes
80
Nightlife
56
Parks
69
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1012.0
Airport
BNE
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.