Boambee East vs Toormina
The verdict
Toormina is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $786K in Boambee East. Toormina rates higher for transport (70 vs 46). Toormina is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Boambee East rates higher (46 vs 23/100 in Toormina).
Scores
| Boambee East | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 58 |
| Transport | 46 | 70 |
| Education | 42 | 38 |
| Liveability | 60 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boambee East | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,304 | 6,171 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,407 | $1,059 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 21.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Boambee East Stable · Toormina Stable
Property
| Boambee East | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $786K | $723K |
| Median unit price | $580K | $539K |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | 0.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boambee East | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 434 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 373 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 452 | 1,296 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,393 | 11,311 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boambee East | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 818 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boambee East · Toormina
Transport
| Boambee East | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 70 |
| 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 | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Boambee East | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 430.0 km | 429.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Boambee East | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,304 | 6,171 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,426 | 6,313 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,578 | 6,490 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boambee East or Toormina?
Boambee East has the higher residential safety score (Boambee East 46/100 vs Toormina 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Boambee East or Toormina?
Toormina is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $786K.
Which has better schools, Boambee East or Toormina?
Toormina has a higher average school ICSEA (Boambee East 818 vs Toormina 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boambee East or Toormina?
Toormina has the higher transport score (Boambee East 46/100 vs Toormina 70/100).
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