Overall score
Boambee
41.7/100
Upper Orara
35.8/100
Boambee vs Upper Orara, NSW suburb comparison
Boambee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoambeeUpper Orara
Crime rate
Boambee
127.2 / 1k
Upper Orara
127.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boambee
1
Upper Orara
0
Population
Boambee
1,770
Upper Orara
863
Metric leadBoambee 7Upper Orara 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Upper Orara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 35.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 127.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 147 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 6 |
| Population | 1,770 | 863 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Boambee is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Upper Orara is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Boambee pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Upper Orara is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Boambee, while Upper Orara remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.