Boolaroo vs Edgeworth
The verdict
Edgeworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $1.00M in Boolaroo. Boolaroo rates higher for transport (87 vs 61). Boolaroo is closer to the coast (9.8 km vs 11.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Edgeworth rates higher (58 vs 12/100 in Boolaroo).
Scores
| Boolaroo | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 59 |
| Transport | 87 | 61 |
| Education | 45 | 39 |
| Liveability | 76 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boolaroo | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,636 | 6,401 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,504 | $1,435 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.1% | 17.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 87.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Boolaroo Moderate Growth · Edgeworth High Growth
Property
| Boolaroo | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $762K |
| Median unit price | $761K | $589K |
| House price YoY | 8.7% | 17.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boolaroo | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 12 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 795 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 795 | 250 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 672 | 609 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,687 | 6,296 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boolaroo | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boolaroo · Edgeworth
Transport
| Boolaroo | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Boolaroo | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 11.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.1 km | 112.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Boolaroo | Edgeworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,636 | 6,401 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,751 | 7,197 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,957 | 9,371 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.71% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boolaroo or Edgeworth?
Edgeworth has the higher residential safety score (Boolaroo 12/100 vs Edgeworth 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Boolaroo or Edgeworth?
Edgeworth is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Boolaroo or Edgeworth?
Edgeworth has a higher average school ICSEA (Boolaroo 969 vs Edgeworth 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boolaroo or Edgeworth?
Boolaroo has the higher transport score (Boolaroo 87/100 vs Edgeworth 61/100).
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