Boambee East vs Coffs Harbour
The verdict
Boambee East is more affordable, with a median house price of $786K versus $805K in Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour rates higher for liveability (94 vs 60). On the separate residential safety score, Boambee East rates higher (46 vs 10/100 in Coffs Harbour).
Scores
| Boambee East | Coffs Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 70 |
| Transport | 46 | 71 |
| Education | 42 | 41 |
| Liveability | 60 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boambee East | Coffs Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,304 | 27,089 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,407 | $1,231 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 26.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 75.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Boambee East Stable · Coffs Harbour Stable
Property
| Boambee East | Coffs Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $786K | $805K |
| Median unit price | $580K | $585K |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boambee East | Coffs Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 10 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 434 | 694 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 395 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 452 | 1,163 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,393 | 19,355 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boambee East | Coffs Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 14 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 818 | 957 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boambee East · Coffs Harbour
Transport
| Boambee East | Coffs Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 71 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Boambee East | Coffs Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 70 |
| Parks | 3 | 54 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 30 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 135 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 430.0 km | 436.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Boambee East | Coffs Harbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,304 | 27,089 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,426 | 27,514 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,578 | 28,769 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boambee East or Coffs Harbour?
Boambee East has the higher residential safety score (Boambee East 46/100 vs Coffs Harbour 10/100).
Which is more affordable, Boambee East or Coffs Harbour?
Boambee East is more affordable, with a median house price of $786K versus $805K.
Which has better schools, Boambee East or Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour has a higher average school ICSEA (Boambee East 818 vs Coffs Harbour 957; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boambee East or Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour has the higher transport score (Boambee East 46/100 vs Coffs Harbour 71/100).
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