Boree Creek vs Rand
The verdict
Boree Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $155K versus $250K in Rand. Boree Creek rates higher for education (38 vs 33). Rand rates higher for liveability (19 vs 14). Rand is closer to the coast (286.2 km vs 336.9 km).
Scores
| Boree Creek | Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 33 |
| Liveability | 14 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boree Creek | Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 204 | 192 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,233 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.8% | 14.3% |
| Born in Australia | 93.6% | 90.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Boree Creek Declining · Rand Moderate Growth
Property
| Boree Creek | Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $155K | $250K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $480 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boree Creek | Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 521 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,042 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,412 | 6,771 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boree Creek | Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 922 | 978 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boree Creek · Rand
Transport
| Boree Creek | Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 22.7 km | 36.2 km |
Liveability
| Boree Creek | Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 336.9 km | 286.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 448.4 km | 467.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.0 km | 36.5 km |
Population & growth
| Boree Creek | Rand | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 204 | 192 |
| Estimated 2025 | 204 | 204 |
| Projected 2041 | 198 | 230 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 1.53% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Boree Creek or Rand?
Boree Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $155K versus $250K.
Which has better schools, Boree Creek or Rand?
Rand has a higher average school ICSEA (Boree Creek 922 vs Rand 978; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Boree Creek or Rand?
Boree Creek and Rand have similar transport scores.
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