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Boambee

NSW 2450 • Rest of NSW

1,770
Population (2021)
$42,068
Median Income
12.93 km²
Area
16m
Elevation
RegionalFamily-FriendlyAffordableNear BeachQuiet

About Boambee

Boambee is a small residential suburb located approximately 5 kilometres southwest of the Coffs Harbour city centre on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. With a population of around 1,770 residents, it is a quiet, family-oriented community set amongst lush subtropical surroundings. The suburb features a mix of established homes and newer developments, with several parks covering nearly 8% of the total area.

The suburb offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with good access to Coffs Harbour's amenities including Sawtell Beach and Park Beach Plaza shopping centre. It is popular with families seeking affordable housing close to the coast, as well as retirees attracted to the mild climate and peaceful environment. The area is close to Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour campus and Coffs Harbour Base Hospital.

Boambee falls under postcode 2450 and is governed by Coffs Harbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coffs Harbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2450
Urban Area
Sawtell
LGA
Coffs Harbour
Federal Electorate
Cowper
State Electorate
Coffs Harbour
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.33°, 153.06°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
12.93 km²
Elevation
16m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Coffs Harbour
6 km
North Coast Line (NSW TrainLink)

Bus Services

  • 364, 370 — Coffs Harbour CBD, Park Beach Plaza 15-20 min
  • 369 — Sawtell, Toormina 10-15 min
  • 361 — Bellingen 45 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
530 km
By Train
6h+ (NSW TrainLink XPT)
By Car (Peak)
5h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5h

🛣️ Regional location - most commute locally to Coffs Harbour (10-15 min)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Suburban layout requires car for most errands; some local amenities within cycling distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$315
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
47 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,668
Census 2021
1,770
▲ 6.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,904
Income 2021
$42,068
▲ 24.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,455
Born Overseas 239

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 63
  • 2. New Zealand 28
  • 3. India 23
  • 4. South Africa 18
  • 5. Scotland 10
  • 6. Italy 9
  • 7. Canada 8
  • 8. Ireland 7
  • 9. Philippines 5
  • 10. Sri Lanka 5
  • 11. Fiji 4
  • 12. Hong Kong 4
  • 13. Myanmar 4
  • 14. Germany 3
  • 15. Malaysia 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 769
Australian 754
Scottish 223
Irish 220
Australian Aboriginal 67
German 61
Italian 60
Dutch 43
South African 19
Indian 17

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,184
Both parents born in Australia
308
Both parents born overseas
196
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.4%
No Religion
40.2%
Sikhism
2.0%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
59 (3.3%)
5-14 years
244 (13.8%)
15-19 years
135 (7.6%)
20-24 years
71 (4.0%)
25-34 years
138 (7.8%)
35-44 years
170 (9.6%)
45-54 years
295 (16.7%)
55-64 years
262 (14.8%)
65-74 years
261 (14.7%)
75-84 years
103 (5.8%)
85+ years
21 (1.2%)

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