Boambee East vs Sawtell
The verdict
Boambee East is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $1.16M in Sawtell. Sawtell rates higher for education (52 vs 42). Sawtell is closer to the coast (810 m vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Boambee East rates higher (46 vs 20/100 in Sawtell).
Scores
| Boambee East | Sawtell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 55 |
| Transport | 46 | 54 |
| Education | 42 | 52 |
| Liveability | 60 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boambee East | Sawtell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,304 | 3,788 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,407 | $1,405 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 39.3% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 83.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Boambee East Stable · Sawtell Stable
Property
| Boambee East | Sawtell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $820K | $1.16M |
| Median unit price | $600K | $723K |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | -20.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boambee East | Sawtell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 434 | 792 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 528 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 452 | 475 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,714 | 5,649 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boambee East | Sawtell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 841 | 1,003 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boambee East · Sawtell
Transport
| Boambee East | Sawtell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 54 |
| 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 | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Boambee East | Sawtell | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 430.0 km | 428.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 780 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Boambee East | Sawtell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,304 | 3,788 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,426 | 3,875 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,578 | 3,984 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boambee East or Sawtell?
Boambee East has the higher residential safety score (Boambee East 46/100 vs Sawtell 20/100).
Which is more affordable, Boambee East or Sawtell?
Boambee East is more affordable, with a median house price of $820K versus $1.16M.
Which has better schools, Boambee East or Sawtell?
Sawtell has a higher average school ICSEA (Boambee East 841 vs Sawtell 1003; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boambee East or Sawtell?
Sawtell has the higher transport score (Boambee East 46/100 vs Sawtell 54/100).
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