Boambee East at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
5,304
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Boambee East.
The postcode for Boambee East is 2452 (NSW).
Boambee East (2452) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Boambee East has roughly 5,304 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Boambee East scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boambee East's population at 5,304, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,304
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
5,304
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
233
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boambee East.
Local schools for Boambee East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Coffs Harbour Learning Centre
Toormina Public School
Toormina High School
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Frequently asked
About Boambee East.
- What is the Boambee East postcode?
- Boambee East is in the 2452 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Boambee East?
- Boambee East is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2452, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boambee East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Boambee East?
- There are 20 schools serving Boambee East on this page, including Coffs Harbour Learning Centre, Toormina Public School, Toormina High School.
- How walkable is Boambee East?
- Boambee East has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Boambee East?
- Boambee East is close to Toormina, Boambee, Bonville, Bayldon, Sawtell.
- What is the population of Boambee East?
- The population of Boambee East is approximately 5,304 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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