Boambee East

NSW 2452 · Coffs Harbour

5,304 (2021) → 5,426 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Coffs Harbour local government area (est. 81,408 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,304

Population

$786K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Boambee East is a stable suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2452, about 430km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $786K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Boambee East has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 46/100.

430.0 km

To Sydney CBD

2.9 km

To coast

$640/wk

Median rent (house)

2.5 km

To nearest station

Demographics

5,304

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Coffs Harbour LGA population (est. 2025)81,408

Median household income (weekly)$1,407

vs NSW median-23.9%

Bachelor degree or higher26.5%

Born in Australia86.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,763 / 77 / 195

Top countries of birth: England (3.47%), New Zealand (1.32%), Germany (0.4%), Netherlands (0.4%), Scotland (0.4%)

Top languages: Punjabi (0.49%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.4%), Spanish (0.36%), German (0.32%), Tagalog (0.26%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$786K+6.9%

Median house (2025)

$580K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$640 / $480 wk

Rental yield (house)4.2%

Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling434/100k

Steal from dwelling170/100k

Motor vehicle theft151/100k

Domestic assault452/100k

Robbery38/100k

Non-domestic assault245/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 233 (all categories, latest year)4,393 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 969 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Coffs Harbour Learning CentreSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 818

Nearby (within 10km)

Toormina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 944
Toormina Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 923
Coffs Harbour Bible Church SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1014
Boambee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1003
Mary Help of Christians Primary School SawtellPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1040
William Bayldon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 829
Sawtell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1009
Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1033
St John Paul CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1046
Coffs Harbour Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1031
Bishop Druitt CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1102
Lismore Diocese Online Education CentreSecondary · Catholic · 5.4km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationSawtell (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C

Summer max

19.0°C

Winter max

1,700mm

Rainfall/yr

6.8h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

41 in suburbSupermarkets

10 in suburbCafes/Rest.

43 in suburbParks

2Playgrounds

22Pools

30 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

30 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

10 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

45Sports fields

2Vets

Nearest beachMurrays Beach (3.2 km)

Nearest hospitalCoffs Harbour Health Campus (3.5 km)

Nearest vet1.2 km

Nearest airportCoffs Harbour (4.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

Long Day Care

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.19

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.57%

Projected population 20415,578

Projected households 20412,217

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Coffs Harbour

Toormina$800K70transport Boambee$1.32M35transport Sawtell$1.27M54transport North Boambee Valley$1.02M0transport Coffs Harbour$867K71transport Bonville$1.41M0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Boambee East

Is Boambee East safe?

Boambee East has a residential safety score of 46/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,393 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Boambee East?

In Boambee East, the median house price is $786K and the median unit price is $580K. Median weekly house rent is $640.

How far is Boambee East from Sydney CBD?

Boambee East is about 430.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Boambee East?

Boambee East has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 818 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Boambee East?

Boambee East has a transport score of 46/100.