Boolaroo
NSW 2284 · Lake Macquarie
1,636 (2021) → 1,751 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Boolaroo is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2284, about 110km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 87/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Boolaroo has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 12/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2284 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.44%), New Zealand (1.34%), South Africa (0.73%), India (0.55%), Scotland (0.43%)
Top languages: German (0.61%), Afrikaans (0.55%), Hindi (0.43%), Arabic (0.31%), Mandarin (0.31%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 1001 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Boolaroo Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981
Nearby (within 10km)
- Argenton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 934
- Alesco Secondary College - Northlakes CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Speers Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1000
- Biddabah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1065
- Teralba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 959
- Cardiff Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1000
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 946
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1036
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 967
- Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 969
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1037
- Booragul Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 931
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Boolaroo
Is Boolaroo safe?
Boolaroo has a residential safety score of 12/100, 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 13,509 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Boolaroo?
In Boolaroo, the median house price is $1.08M and the median unit price is $858K. Median weekly house rent is $677.
How far is Boolaroo from Sydney CBD?
Boolaroo is about 110.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 189 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Boolaroo?
Boolaroo has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Boolaroo?
Boolaroo has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 11 bus stops.