Overall score
Boat Harbour
51.3/100
One Mile
39.2/100
Boat Harbour vs One Mile, NSW Suburb Comparison
Boat Harbour for retirees and families; One Mile for value.
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
72
One Mile
28
Population
Boat Harbour
993
One Mile
501
Metric leadBoat Harbour 8One Mile 21 tiedacross 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 retireesBoat Harbour
- Best for familiesBoat Harbour
- Best for beach lifestyleBoat Harbour
- Best for investmentBoat Harbour
- 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 | 51.3/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.6 / 1k | 40.9 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 18 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 72 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 4 |
| Green cover | 14.2% | 0.0% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas One Mile is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Retirees may find Boat Harbour the better fit, while families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer One Mile.
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.