Boorooma vs Estella
The verdict
Estella is more affordable, with a median house price of $648K versus $781K in Boorooma. Boorooma rates higher for education (58 vs 51). Boorooma is closer to the coast (264.6 km vs 265.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Estella rates higher (100 vs 88/100 in Boorooma).
Scores
| Boorooma | Estella | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 58 | 51 |
| Liveability | 41 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boorooma | Estella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,741 | 2,541 |
| Median age | 27 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,399 | $1,920 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.2% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.1% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Boorooma High Growth · Estella High Growth
Property
| Boorooma | Estella | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $781K | $648K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $499K |
| House price YoY | 3.8% | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Boorooma | Estella | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 39 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 460 | 354 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,929 | 3,660 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boorooma | Estella | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boorooma · Estella
Transport
| Boorooma | Estella | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 5.5 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Boorooma | Estella | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 264.6 km | 265.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 376.4 km | 377.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Boorooma | Estella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,741 | 2,541 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,932 | 2,819 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,512 | 3,666 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.64% | 2.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boorooma or Estella?
Estella has the higher residential safety score (Boorooma 88/100 vs Estella 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Boorooma or Estella?
Estella is more affordable, with a median house price of $648K versus $781K.
Which has better schools, Boorooma or Estella?
Estella has a higher average school ICSEA (Boorooma 962 vs Estella 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boorooma or Estella?
Boorooma and Estella have similar transport scores.
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