Overall score
Boat Harbour
36.5/100
Wynyard
49.4/100
Boat Harbour for retirees and beach lifestyle; Wynyard for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Boat Harbour
36.5/100
Wynyard
49.4/100
Crime rate
Boat Harbour
6335.2 / 1k
Wynyard
330.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boat Harbour
11
Wynyard
2
Population
Boat Harbour
339
Wynyard
6,296
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 | Boat Harbour | Wynyard |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.5/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 6335.2 / 1k | 330.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 33 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 2 |
| Population | 339 | 6,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Boat Harbour reads as a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Wynyard is a more rural mid-sized suburb that rewards people who want room to breathe. Boat Harbour leans into coastal living, while Wynyard feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Boat Harbour is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Wynyard answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Boat Harbour sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Wynyard.
Boat Harbour suits retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Wynyard is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.