Boambee vs Toormina
The verdict
Toormina is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $1.41M in Boambee. Boambee rates higher for education (49 vs 38). Toormina rates higher for transport (70 vs 35). Toormina is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 5.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Boambee rates higher (99 vs 23/100 in Toormina).
Scores
| Boambee | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 58 |
| Transport | 35 | 70 |
| Education | 49 | 38 |
| Liveability | 29 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boambee | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,770 | 6,171 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,048 | $1,059 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.3% | 21.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Boambee Stable · Toormina Stable
Property
| Boambee | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $766K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $544K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 22.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boambee | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 373 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 508 | 1,313 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,390 | 9,836 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boambee | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boambee · Toormina
Transport
| Boambee | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 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) | 4.9 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Boambee | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 430.3 km | 429.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Boambee | Toormina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,770 | 6,171 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,811 | 6,313 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,861 | 6,490 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boambee or Toormina?
Boambee has the higher residential safety score (Boambee 99/100 vs Toormina 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Boambee or Toormina?
Toormina is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Boambee or Toormina?
Boambee has a higher average school ICSEA (Boambee 996 vs Toormina 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boambee or Toormina?
Toormina has the higher transport score (Boambee 35/100 vs Toormina 70/100).
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