Boambee
NSW 2450 · Coffs Harbour
1,770 (2021) → 1,811 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Coffs Harbour local government area (est. 81,408 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Boambee is a stable suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, about 430km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 35/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Boambee has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2450 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.56%), New Zealand (1.58%), India (1.3%), South Africa (1.02%), Scotland (0.56%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.53%), German (0.73%), Italian (0.68%), Mandarin (0.45%), Afrikaans (0.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 968 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Boambee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 996
Nearby (within 10km)
- Coffs Harbour Learning CentreSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 841
- Toormina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 941
- Toormina Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 922
- Coffs Harbour Bible Church SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1021
- Mary Help of Christians Primary School SawtellPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1052
- William Bayldon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 812
- Bishop Druitt CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1109
- St John Paul CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1044
- Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1038
- Coffs Harbour Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1037
- Sawtell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1003
- Bonville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 979
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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.
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.
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.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Boambee
Is Boambee safe?
Boambee has a residential safety score of 99/100, 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 3,390 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Boambee?
In Boambee, the median house price is $1.41M. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Boambee from Sydney CBD?
Boambee is about 430.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Boambee?
Boambee has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 996 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Boambee?
Boambee has a transport score of 35/100.