Overall score
Adelong
41.3/100
Bombowlee
34.7/100
Adelong vs Bombowlee, NSW Suburb Comparison
Adelong for retirees and families; Bombowlee for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AdelongBombowlee
Crime rate
Adelong
62.4 / 1k
Bombowlee
90.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adelong
20
Bombowlee
3
Population
Adelong
938
Bombowlee
291
Metric leadAdelong 7Bombowlee 13 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Adelong | Bombowlee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 34.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.7/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.4 / 1k | 90.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 14.4/100 | 14.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 64 | 46 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 938 | 291 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Adelong is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Bombowlee is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Adelong is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Bombowlee answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Adelong generally means more approachable housing costs, while Bombowlee leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
Choose Adelong if you are weighing investors and households prioritising schools; lean toward Bombowlee for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.