Boggabilla vs Garah
The verdict
Boggabilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $387K versus $5.55M in Garah. Boggabilla rates higher for liveability (10 vs 4). Garah rates higher for education (30 vs 9). Boggabilla is closer to the coast (311.4 km vs 359.5 km).
Scores
BoggabillaGarah
| Boggabilla | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 10 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 9 | 30 |
| Liveability | 10 | 4 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boggabilla | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,022 | 291 |
| Median age | 36 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,105 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.4% | 16.9% |
| Born in Australia | 67.2% | 66.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Boggabilla Stable · Garah Stable
Property
| Boggabilla | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $387K | $5.55M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $175 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boggabilla | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,566 | 344 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 391 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,740 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 40,607 | 2,406 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boggabilla | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 654 | 941 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boggabilla · Garah
Transport
| Boggabilla | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 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) | 91.3 km | 55.7 km |
Liveability
| Boggabilla | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.5°C | 34.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 580 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 311.4 km | 359.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 583.1 km | 562.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.7 km | 56.6 km |
Population & growth
| Boggabilla | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,022 | 291 |
| Estimated 2025 | 994 | 283 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,034 | 294 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.69% | -0.69% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Boggabilla or Garah?
Boggabilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $387K versus $5.55M.
Which has better schools, Boggabilla or Garah?
Garah has a higher average school ICSEA (Boggabilla 654 vs Garah 941; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boggabilla or Garah?
Boggabilla and Garah have similar transport scores.
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