Overall score
Boolaroo
39.4/100
Teralba
33.3/100
Boolaroo vs Teralba, NSW suburb comparison
Boolaroo for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoolarooTeralba
Crime rate
Boolaroo
90.9 / 1k
Teralba
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boolaroo
55
Teralba
18
Population
Boolaroo
1,636
Teralba
2,654
Metric leadBoolaroo 4Teralba 52 tiedacross 11 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 | Teralba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 33.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.9 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 30 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 25 |
| Population | 1,636 | 2,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Boolaroo is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Teralba is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm. Boolaroo sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Teralba is further out with more breathing room.
Boolaroo pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Teralba is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Boolaroo, while Teralba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.