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Bulimba vs Hamilton

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Bulimba scores higher on 9 of 10 measures.

BulimbaHamilton
Active5814
Safety5638
Wealth8953
Value8145
Parks5957
Cafés8774
Transit8175
Green space4224
Active & healthy6432
Schools nearby (OSM)3442
Median rent$500/wk $430/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$2,225,000$2,460,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 202610462
Population7,6238,922
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Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Bulimba safer than Hamilton?

Bulimba scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bulimba or Hamilton?

Bulimba has the lower median house price of the two ($2,225,000 vs $2,460,000).

Should I live in Bulimba or Hamilton?

Bulimba scores higher on 9 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bulimba or Hamilton.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →