Argenton vs Boolaroo
The verdict
Argenton is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $1.00M in Boolaroo. Argenton rates higher for liveability (84 vs 76). Boolaroo rates higher for transport (87 vs 63). 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 | $780K | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $710K | $761K |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.9% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 34 |
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) | 9,468 | 16,687 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Argenton | Boolaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | 969 |
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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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 $780K versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Argenton or Boolaroo?
Boolaroo has a higher average school ICSEA (Argenton 912 vs Boolaroo 969; 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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