Overall score
Coffs Harbour
48.7/100
North Boambee Valley
44.3/100
Coffs Harbour vs North Boambee Valley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Coffs Harbour for retirees and investment; North Boambee Valley for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coffs HarbourNorth Boambee Valley
Crime rate
Coffs Harbour
127.4 / 1k
North Boambee Valley
127.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coffs Harbour
567
North Boambee Valley
31
Population
Coffs Harbour
27,089
North Boambee Valley
2,318
Metric leadCoffs Harbour 9North Boambee Valley 22 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 retireesCoffs Harbour
- Best for familiesNorth Boambee Valley
- Best for investmentCoffs Harbour
- Best for best valueCoffs Harbour
- Best for best schoolsNorth Boambee Valley
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 | Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.3/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.4 / 1k | 127.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 37 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 421 | 31 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 567 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 160 | 25 |
| Green cover | 16.6% | 6.9% |
| Population | 27,089 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Coffs Harbour reads as a regional larger suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; North Boambee Valley is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Coffs Harbour tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while North Boambee Valley stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Coffs Harbour, while North Boambee Valley 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.