NSW · Coffs Harbour Council
Boambee East, 2452
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Boambee East is a regional centre in Coffs Harbour that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and growth momentum holding up better.
Population
- Population
- 5,304
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,407
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 92 of 2,120
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,619
- Employment rate
- 56.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 186 / 195 / 77
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 105
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 413
- Against the person
- 155
- Against property
- 160
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order89
- Domestic Violence Related Assault122
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment163
- Malicious Damage To Property113
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault81
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
60 public transport stops in this suburb
- De Castella Dr Before Cuthbert St
- De Castella Dr Opp Cuthbert St
- Lady Belmore Dr Opp Kearn Cl
- Lady Belmore Dr Opp Lorikeet Av
- Linden Av Opp Harvie Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
199 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure299 SAWTELL ROAD BOAMBEE EAST 2452Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia38 OSCAR RAMSAY DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 PAYNE CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure240 SAWTELL ROAD BOAMBEE EAST 2452Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 FORTITUDE PLACE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
April 2026
- Demolition21 AVONLEIGH DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia40 LADY BELMORE DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation129 LINDEN AVENUE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool25 SOREN LARSEN CRESCENT BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home occupation10 LAMBERTS ROAD BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool92 OSCAR RAMSAY DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Wetland4 HAMILTON DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 AVONLEIGH DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures10 / 15A LADY BELMORE DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST NSW 2452Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 BUSHLARK CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 BUSHLARK CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool4 COCOS PALM CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport9 VIEW DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool14 HARVIE DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure47 PEPPERMAN ROAD BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah266 SAWTELL ROAD BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 FANTAIL COURT BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 EGRET CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15A LUKIN CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation227 LINDEN AVENUE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 NIGHTJAR PLACE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 SUNRISE DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 OSCAR RAMSAY DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 SEA BREEZE PLACE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 ECKFORD CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space3 BORROWDALE CRESCENT BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)34 OSCAR RAMSAY DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 BRADBURY CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)9 BRONZEWING PLACE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure103 LINDEN AVENUE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 PAYNE CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 SHAWS CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
October 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Storage premises; Self storage units4 HAMILTON DRIVE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 MEADOW VIEW CLOSE BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 LAMBERTS ROAD BOAMBEE EAST 2452Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bus stop (11)
- MI Organics Coffs HarbourGarden Centre
4 Hamilton Drive
- Boambee Central Shopping CentreMall
- Post Box
- RitchiesSupermarket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Borrowdale Crescent ReservePark
- Lady Belmore Drive ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 51.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1749th in Australia
- State rank
- 556th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #48 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #107 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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