Overall score
Boambee
35.4/100
Boambee East
43.4/100
Boambee vs Boambee East, NSW Suburb Comparison
Boambee East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoambeeBoambee East
Crime rate
Boambee
127.2 / 1k
Boambee East
75.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee
8
Boambee East
42
Population
Boambee
1,770
Boambee East
5,304
Metric leadBoambee 1Boambee East 101 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBoambee East
- Best for familiesBoambee East
- Best for investmentBoambee East
- Best for best valueBoambee East
- Best for best schoolsBoambee East
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 | Boambee | Boambee East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.0/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 75.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 60 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 16 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Population | 1,770 | 5,304 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Boambee is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Boambee East is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Boambee is stronger for stronger socioeconomic advantage; Boambee East answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Boambee suits retirees more clearly, whereas Boambee East is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.