Overall score
Boat Harbour
31.8/100
One Mile
33.8/100
Boat Harbour vs One Mile, NSW suburb comparison
Boat Harbour for retirees; One Mile for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Boat HarbourOne Mile
Crime rate
Boat Harbour
41.6 / 1k
One Mile
40.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boat Harbour
69
One Mile
25
Population
Boat Harbour
993
One Mile
501
Metric leadBoat Harbour 5One Mile 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBoat Harbour
- Best for familiesOne Mile
- Best for investmentOne Mile
- Best for best valueOne Mile
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 | Boat Harbour | One Mile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.8/100 | 33.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.0/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.6 / 1k | 40.9 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 18 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 4 |
| Population | 993 | 501 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boat Harbour is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, and One Mile is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Boat Harbour pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas One Mile is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees may find Boat Harbour the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer One Mile.