Boambee East vs North Boambee Valley
The verdict
Boambee East is more affordable, with a median house price of $786K versus $957K in North Boambee Valley. Boambee East rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Boambee East is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 5.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Boambee Valley rates higher (68 vs 46/100 in Boambee East).
Scores
| Boambee East | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 25 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 40 |
| Liveability | 60 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boambee East | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,304 | 2,318 |
| Median age | 42 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,407 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Boambee East Stable · North Boambee Valley Stable
Property
| Boambee East | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $786K | $957K |
| Median unit price | $580K | $609K |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boambee East | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 434 | 173 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 452 | 475 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,393 | 6,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boambee East | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 818 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boambee East · North Boambee Valley
Transport
| Boambee East | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 6.1 km |
Liveability
| Boambee East | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 430.0 km | 433.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Boambee East | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,304 | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,426 | 2,354 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,578 | 2,462 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boambee East or North Boambee Valley?
North Boambee Valley has the higher residential safety score (Boambee East 46/100 vs North Boambee Valley 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Boambee East or North Boambee Valley?
Boambee East is more affordable, with a median house price of $786K versus $957K.
Which has better schools, Boambee East or North Boambee Valley?
North Boambee Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Boambee East 818 vs North Boambee Valley 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boambee East or North Boambee Valley?
Boambee East has the higher transport score (Boambee East 46/100 vs North Boambee Valley 0/100).
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