Overall score
Bolton Point
32.2/100
Booragul
34.9/100
Bolton Point vs Booragul, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bolton Point for retirees; Booragul for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bolton PointBooragul
Crime rate
Bolton Point
81.1 / 1k
Booragul
91.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bolton Point
26
Booragul
46
Population
Bolton Point
2,124
Booragul
1,623
Metric leadBolton Point 3Booragul 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBolton Point
- Best for familiesBooragul
- Best for investmentBooragul
- Best for best valueBooragul
- Best for best schoolsBooragul
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 | Bolton Point | Booragul |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.2/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.5/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 91.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 49 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 26 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 7 |
| Green cover | 9.4% | 7.8% |
| Population | 2,124 | 1,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bolton Point is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, and Booragul is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Bolton Point sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Booragul is in a middle-ring position.
Bolton Point pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Booragul is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Booragul, while Bolton Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.