Bolton Point vs Booragul
The verdict
Bolton Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $822K versus $851K in Booragul. Booragul rates higher for transport (92 vs 61). Bolton Point is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 9.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Booragul rates higher (49 vs 16/100 in Bolton Point).
Scores
| Bolton Point | Booragul | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 63 |
| Transport | 61 | 92 |
| Education | 43 | 39 |
| Liveability | 58 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolton Point | Booragul | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,124 | 1,623 |
| Median age | 43 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,217 | $1,114 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bolton Point High Growth · Booragul High Growth
Property
| Bolton Point | Booragul | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $822K | $851K |
| Median unit price | $575K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolton Point | Booragul | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 16 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 424 | 246 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 235 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,789 | 801 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,993 | 8,195 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolton Point | Booragul | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 948 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bolton Point · Booragul
Transport
| Bolton Point | Booragul | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 620 m |
Liveability
| Bolton Point | Booragul | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.4 km | 106.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.0 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bolton Point | Booragul | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,124 | 1,623 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,221 | 1,697 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,009 | 2,299 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bolton Point or Booragul?
Booragul has the higher residential safety score (Bolton Point 16/100 vs Booragul 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Bolton Point or Booragul?
Bolton Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $822K versus $851K.
Which has better public transport, Bolton Point or Booragul?
Booragul has the higher transport score (Bolton Point 61/100 vs Booragul 92/100).
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