Boambee, NSW 2450 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Boambee is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2450, home to 1,770 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 441 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$315 /wk
Population1,770
Median age47
Area12.9 km²
To CBD441 km
LGACoffs Harbour

Demographics

Population
1,770
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$2,048 /week
Median personal income
$809 /week
Median family income
$2,206 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Coffs Harbour
Statistical region (SA4)
Coffs Harbour - Grafton
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
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Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$315 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Boambee Public School Primary · Government
  • Coffs Harbour Senior College Secondary · Government
  • Coffs Harbour Learning Centre Other · Government
  • Toormina High School Secondary · Government
  • Toormina Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 25 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • 539 Pacific Hwy bus · 278 m
  • 536 Pacific Hwy bus · 315 m
  • Lindsays Rd Opp Boambee Public School bus · 702 m
  • Boambee Public School, Lindsays Rd bus · 761 m
  • Lamberts Rd Opp Worland Dr (Hail And Ride) bus · 931 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 31 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 16 parks and reserves
  • 14 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 7 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 83.2% of the 703 resolvable premises in Boambee. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 83.2%
  • Fixed Wireless: 16.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,883 across postcode 2450 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,408 violent offences, 1,204 theft, 589 other offences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Boambee?

Boambee (NSW 2450) had 1,770 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.

What is the median rent in Boambee?

The median advertised rent in Boambee is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Boambee?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Boambee covering government sectors. Nearest include: Boambee Public School (0.8 km), Coffs Harbour Senior College (1.8 km), Coffs Harbour Learning Centre (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Boambee?

Boambee is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (83.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Boambee?

Across postcode 2450, 4,883 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,408), theft (1,204), other (589). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Boambee?

25 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Boambee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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