Overall score
Boolaroo
39.8/100
Edgeworth
48.2/100
Boolaroo vs Edgeworth, NSW Suburb Comparison
Boolaroo for investment and schools; Edgeworth for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoolarooEdgeworth
Crime rate
Boolaroo
90.9 / 1k
Edgeworth
64.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boolaroo
62
Edgeworth
107
Population
Boolaroo
1,636
Edgeworth
6,401
Metric leadBoolaroo 3Edgeworth 91 tiedacross 13 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 | Boolaroo | Edgeworth |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.8/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.9 / 1k | 64.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 129 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 62 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 67 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 21.8% |
| Population | 1,636 | 6,401 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Boolaroo is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Edgeworth is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Boolaroo tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Edgeworth stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Edgeworth, while Boolaroo 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.