Boulder vs South Boulder
The verdict
Boulder rates higher for liveability (42 vs 13). South Boulder is closer to the coast (337.8 km vs 339.9 km).
Scores
BoulderSouth Boulder
| Boulder | South Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 |
| Transport | 51 | 23 |
| Education | 25 | 22 |
| Liveability | 42 | 13 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boulder | South Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,872 | 1,506 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,968 | $1,848 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 68.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Boulder Stable · South Boulder Stable
Property
| Boulder | South Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Boulder | South Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 677 | 664 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 308 | 332 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,730 | 2,722 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boulder | South Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boulder · South Boulder
Transport
| Boulder | South Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Boulder | South Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.0°C | 34.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 339.9 km | 337.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 549.6 km | 550.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Boulder | South Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,872 | 1,506 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,036 | 1,557 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,956 | 1,532 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boulder or South Boulder?
Boulder and South Boulder have similar residential safety scores (31 and 31/100).
Which has better public transport, Boulder or South Boulder?
Boulder has the higher transport score (Boulder 51/100 vs South Boulder 23/100).
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