Overall score
Bolton Point
30.6/100
Booragul
40.2/100
Bolton Point vs Booragul, NSW suburb comparison
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
25
Booragul
40
Population
Bolton Point
2,124
Booragul
1,623
Metric leadBolton Point 2Booragul 8across 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 | Bolton Point | Booragul |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.6/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.9/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.1 / 1k | 91.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 49 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 40 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 6 |
| Population | 2,124 | 1,623 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bolton Point is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Booragul is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm. 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 and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Booragul, while Bolton Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.