Overall score
Boambee
35.4/100
Coffs Harbour
48.7/100
Boambee vs Coffs Harbour, NSW Suburb Comparison
Boambee for schools; Coffs Harbour for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoambeeCoffs Harbour
Crime rate
Boambee
127.2 / 1k
Coffs Harbour
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee
8
Coffs Harbour
567
Population
Boambee
1,770
Coffs Harbour
27,089
Metric leadBoambee 3Coffs Harbour 81 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 retireesCoffs Harbour
- Best for familiesCoffs Harbour
- Best for investmentCoffs Harbour
- Best for best schoolsBoambee
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 | Coffs Harbour |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.0/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 37 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 421 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 567 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 160 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 16.6% |
| Population | 1,770 | 27,089 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Boambee reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Coffs Harbour is a regional larger suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Boambee pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Coffs Harbour is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees and investors may find Boambee the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Coffs Harbour.
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.