Overall score
Booleroo Centre
27.2/100
Port Germein
10.5/100
Booleroo Centre for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Booleroo Centre
27.2/100
Port Germein
10.5/100
Crime rate
Booleroo Centre
10.2 / 1k
Port Germein
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Booleroo Centre
14
Port Germein
0
Population
Booleroo Centre
482
Port Germein
368
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 | Booleroo Centre | Port Germein |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.2/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 9.7/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.2 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 16.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 5 |
| Population | 482 | 368 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Booleroo Centre reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Port Germein is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Booleroo Centre is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Port Germein answers with public transport access. On housing, Booleroo Centre sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Port Germein.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Booleroo Centre, while Port Germein remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.