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
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 71 |
| Transport | 63 | 87 |
| Education | 39 | 45 |
| Liveability | 84 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,352 | 1,636 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,318 | $1,504 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.7% | 24.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Argenton Moderate Growth · Boolaroo Moderate Growth
Property
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $855K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $710K | $858K |
| House price YoY | 15.1% | 40.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $677 | $677 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 12 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 444 | 795 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 795 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 814 | 672 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,210 | 13,509 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Argenton · Boolaroo
Transport
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 189 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 690 m |
Liveability
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.5 km | 110.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,352 | 1,636 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,398 | 1,751 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,575 | 1,957 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 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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