Overall score
Boambee
35.4/100
Toormina
51.3/100
Toormina for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boambee
35.4/100
Toormina
51.3/100
Crime rate
Boambee
127.2 / 1k
Toormina
75.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee
8
Toormina
118
Population
Boambee
1,770
Toormina
6,171
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Boambee | Toormina |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 75.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 87 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 118 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 32 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 24.3% |
| Population | 1,770 | 6,171 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Boambee reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Toormina is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Boambee pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Toormina is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Retirees may find Boambee the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Toormina.
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.