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Argenton vs Boolaroo

The verdict

Argenton is more affordable, with a median house price of $855K versus $1.08M in Boolaroo. Argenton rates higher for liveability (84 vs 76). Boolaroo rates higher for transport (87 vs 63). Boolaroo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (189 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Argenton rates higher (21 vs 12/100 in Boolaroo).

Scores

ArgentonBoolaroo
ArgentonBoolaroo
Overall6371
Transport6387
Education3945
Liveability8476

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

ArgentonBoolaroo
Population1,3521,636
Median age4039
Median household income (wk)$1,318$1,504
Bachelor degree or higher16.7%24.1%
Born in Australia85.7%85.6%
Avg household size2.32.4

Growth: Argenton Moderate Growth · Boolaroo Moderate Growth

Property

ArgentonBoolaroo
Median house price$855K$1.08M
Median unit price$710K$858K
House price YoY15.1%40.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$677$677
Rental yield (house)4.1%3.0%
Days on market (house)4342

Median price history

Safety

ArgentonBoolaroo
Residential safety score2112
Break & enter dwelling /100k444795
Motor vehicle theft /100k518795
Domestic assault /100k814672
Total incidents /100k (all)8,21013,509

Total incidents over time

Schools

ArgentonBoolaroo
Total schools21
Government11
Independent10
Average ICSEA934981

See the full school list on each profile: Argenton · Boolaroo

Transport

ArgentonBoolaroo
Transport score6387
Train stations01
Bus stops1211
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)249189
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km690 m

Liveability

ArgentonBoolaroo
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks42
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools3Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)10.2 km9.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)111.5 km110.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available9.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.5 km7.2 km

Population & growth

ArgentonBoolaroo
Population (2021)1,3521,636
Estimated 20251,3981,751
Projected 20411,5751,957
Annual growth rate0.84%1.71%

Common questions

Which is safer, Argenton or Boolaroo?

Argenton has the higher residential safety score (Argenton 21/100 vs Boolaroo 12/100).

Which is more affordable, Argenton or Boolaroo?

Argenton is more affordable, with a median house price of $855K versus $1.08M.

Which has better schools, Argenton or Boolaroo?

Boolaroo has a higher average school ICSEA (Argenton 934 vs Boolaroo 981; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Argenton or Boolaroo?

Boolaroo has the higher transport score (Argenton 63/100 vs Boolaroo 87/100).

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