Overall score
Boambee East
52.4/100
Coffs Harbour
70.3/100
Boambee East vs Coffs Harbour, NSW suburb comparison
Boambee East for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Boambee EastCoffs Harbour
Crime rate
Boambee East
75.8 / 1k
Coffs Harbour
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee East
23
Coffs Harbour
535
Population
Boambee East
5,304
Coffs Harbour
27,089
Metric leadBoambee East 4Coffs Harbour 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- 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 East | Coffs Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 70.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.8 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 37 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 421 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 535 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 134 |
| Population | 5,304 | 27,089 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Boambee East reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Coffs Harbour is a regional larger suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Boambee East is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Coffs Harbour answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Coffs Harbour, while Boambee East remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.