Clarence Valley Council

Boambee

NSW2450

Boambee at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

1,770

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Boambee.

The postcode for Boambee is 2450 (NSW).

Boambee (2450) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.

Boambee has roughly 1,770 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Boambee scores 2/100 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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Boambee's population at 1,770, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,770

Median age

47

Family households

82%

Lone person

17%

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)

$315/wk

Owner occupied

87%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,770

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

66

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft15 (22.7%)
Assault14 (21.2%)
Against justice procedures10 (15.2%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment9 (13.6%)
Drug offences5 (7.6%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Boambee.

Local schools for Boambee

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Government School Catchment

Boambee Public School

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Coffs Harbour Senior College

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Coffs Harbour Learning Centre

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Frequently asked

About Boambee.

What is the Boambee postcode?
Boambee is in the 2450 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
Where is Boambee?
Boambee is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2450, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Boambee?
The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
What schools are in Boambee?
There are 20 schools serving Boambee on this page, including Boambee Public School, Coffs Harbour Bible Church School, St John Paul College.
How walkable is Boambee?
Boambee has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Boambee?
Boambee is close to Toormina, Boambee East, North Boambee Valley, Bayldon, Sawtell.
What is the population of Boambee?
The population of Boambee is approximately 1,770 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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