Overall score
Boorooma
46.6/100
North Wagga Wagga
44.6/100
Boorooma vs North Wagga Wagga, NSW Suburb Comparison
Boorooma for value and schools; North Wagga Wagga for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BooroomaNorth Wagga Wagga
Crime rate
Boorooma
119.6 / 1k
North Wagga Wagga
118.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boorooma
30
North Wagga Wagga
53
Population
Boorooma
1,741
North Wagga Wagga
679
Metric leadBoorooma 7North Wagga Wagga 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Wagga Wagga
- Best for familiesNorth Wagga Wagga
- Best for best valueBoorooma
- Best for best schoolsBoorooma
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 | Boorooma | North Wagga Wagga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.6 / 1k | 118.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 22 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 6 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| Population | 1,741 | 679 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boorooma is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and North Wagga Wagga is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Boorooma tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while North Wagga Wagga stands out for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Boorooma sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in North Wagga Wagga.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Boorooma, while North Wagga Wagga 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.