Overall score
Boambee East
52.4/100
North Boambee Valley
36.8/100
Boambee East vs North Boambee Valley, NSW suburb comparison
Boambee East for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Boambee EastNorth Boambee Valley
Crime rate
Boambee East
75.8 / 1k
North Boambee Valley
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee East
23
North Boambee Valley
31
Population
Boambee East
5,304
North Boambee Valley
2,318
Metric leadBoambee East 9North Boambee Valley 2across 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 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 East | North Boambee Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.4/100 | 36.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.8 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 60 | 31 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 20 |
| Population | 5,304 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boambee East is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and North Boambee Valley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Boambee East pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas North Boambee Valley is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Boambee East sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in North Boambee Valley.
Boambee East suits families and investors more clearly, whereas North Boambee Valley is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.