Overall score
Boorooma
46.6/100
Turvey Park
45.7/100
Boorooma vs Turvey Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Boorooma for value and schools; Turvey Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BooroomaTurvey Park
Crime rate
Boorooma
119.6 / 1k
Turvey Park
119.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boorooma
30
Turvey Park
133
Population
Boorooma
1,741
Turvey Park
3,572
Metric leadBoorooma 5Turvey Park 71 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 retireesTurvey Park
- Best for investmentTurvey Park
- 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 | Turvey Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.9/100 | 61.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.6 / 1k | 119.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 11.8/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 59 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 133 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 30 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 19.8% |
| Population | 1,741 | 3,572 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Boorooma reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Turvey Park is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Boorooma is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Turvey Park answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access. Boorooma generally means more sought-after housing, while Turvey Park leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Boorooma, while Turvey Park 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.