Boolaroo vs Macquarie Hills
The verdict
Macquarie Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.08M in Boolaroo. Boolaroo rates higher for transport (87 vs 76). Macquarie Hills rates higher for liveability (89 vs 76). Macquarie Hills is closer to the coast (8.2 km vs 9.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Macquarie Hills rates higher (100 vs 12/100 in Boolaroo).
Scores
| Boolaroo | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 73 |
| Transport | 87 | 76 |
| Education | 45 | 52 |
| Liveability | 76 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boolaroo | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,636 | 3,605 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,504 | $2,241 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.1% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 89.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Boolaroo Moderate Growth · Macquarie Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Boolaroo | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $975K |
| Median unit price | $858K | $710K |
| House price YoY | 40.1% | 32.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $677 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boolaroo | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 12 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 795 | 55 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 795 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 672 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,509 | 2,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boolaroo | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boolaroo · Macquarie Hills
Transport
| Boolaroo | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 189 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Boolaroo | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.1 km | 110.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Boolaroo | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,636 | 3,605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,751 | 3,727 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,957 | 4,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.71% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boolaroo or Macquarie Hills?
Macquarie Hills has the higher residential safety score (Boolaroo 12/100 vs Macquarie Hills 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Boolaroo or Macquarie Hills?
Macquarie Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Boolaroo or Macquarie Hills?
Boolaroo has the higher transport score (Boolaroo 87/100 vs Macquarie Hills 76/100).
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