Boomi vs Garah
The verdict
Boomi is more affordable, with a median house price of $123K versus $220K in Garah. Garah rates higher for education (30 vs 17). Garah is closer to the coast (359.5 km vs 363.7 km).
Scores
BoomiGarah
| Boomi | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 10 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 17 | 30 |
| Liveability | 7 | 4 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boomi | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 207 | 291 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,343 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 3.8% | 16.9% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 66.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Boomi Stable · Garah Stable
Property
| Boomi | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $123K | $220K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $320 | $320 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boomi | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 344 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 966 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,449 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,831 | 2,406 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boomi | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 770 | 933 |
Transport
| Boomi | 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) | 87.6 km | 55.7 km |
Liveability
| Boomi | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 363.7 km | 359.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 594.3 km | 562.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 67.1 km | 56.6 km |
Population & growth
| Boomi | Garah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 207 | 291 |
| Estimated 2025 | 201 | 283 |
| Projected 2041 | 209 | 294 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.73% | -0.69% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Boomi or Garah?
Boomi is more affordable, with a median house price of $123K versus $220K.
Which has better schools, Boomi or Garah?
Garah has a higher average school ICSEA (Boomi 770 vs Garah 933; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boomi or Garah?
Boomi and Garah have similar transport scores.
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