Overall score
Booragul
40.2/100
Speers Point
45.7/100
Booragul vs Speers Point, NSW suburb comparison
Booragul for investment and value; Speers Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BooragulSpeers Point
Crime rate
Booragul
91.0 / 1k
Speers Point
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Booragul
40
Speers Point
100
Population
Booragul
1,623
Speers Point
3,400
Metric leadBooragul 4Speers Point 6across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSpeers Point
- Best for familiesSpeers Point
- Best for investmentBooragul
- Best for best valueBooragul
- Best for best schoolsSpeers Point
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 | Booragul | Speers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.2/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.0 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 49 | 41 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 32 |
| Population | 1,623 | 3,400 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Booragul is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, and Speers Point is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Booragul pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Speers Point is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability. On housing, Booragul sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Speers Point.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Booragul the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Speers Point.