Boambee East
NSW 2452 • Rest of NSW
About Boambee East
Boambee East is a residential suburb in the Coffs Harbour region of New South Wales, located approximately 6 kilometres south of the Coffs Harbour CBD. With a population of around 5,300, it sits within the Sawtell urban area and forms part of the City of Coffs Harbour local government area. The suburb is situated between the Pacific Highway and Boambee Creek, offering a quiet suburban setting close to both the coast and hinterland. It is a predominantly family-oriented community with a mix of established homes and newer developments.
Boambee East offers an affordable and relaxed lifestyle with easy access to Coffs Harbour's beaches, shops, and services. The suburb features Sawtell Road as its main connector, with local parks, walking trails along Boambee Creek, and proximity to the Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Families are drawn to the area for its quiet streets, local primary school, and proximity to Sawtell's village atmosphere and beach. The suburb also benefits from being close to the Pacific Highway and Coffs Harbour Airport.
Boambee East falls under postcode 2452 and is governed by Coffs Harbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coffs Harbour electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 361 — Coffs Harbour CBD via Sawtell 15 mins
- 363 — Toormina Shopping Centre 10 mins
Commute to Coffs Harbour CBD
🛣️ No train station; nearest rail is Coffs Harbour station (8 km). Bus services run along Sawtell Road.
Most errands require a car, though some local amenities are accessible on foot along Sawtell Road
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Bayldon Public School ICSEA 8122452 Location map We are located at Lyons Rd
-
26 Hi Tech Drive
-
2 Eungella Street
-
undefined
-
undefined
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Boambee East by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Boambee East Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Boambee East" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
59 state housing + 21 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 184
- 2. New Zealand 70
- 3. Germany 21
- 4. Netherlands 21
- 5. Scotland 21
- 6. Philippines 20
- 7. India 19
- 8. South Africa 18
- 9. Iraq 10
- 10. Thailand 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)