Lake Mac Vibes Lake Macquarie · collected weekly

Boolaroo vs Teralba

Prices, growth, development pipeline, vibe and momentum for two Lake Macquarie suburbs, read from the same registers on the same day.

Local take: Both affordable rail suburbs, Teralba has more heritage

Boolaroo

Momentum: steady

+8.6% price growth, 0 development applications, vibe score 50/100, rising price trend.

Teralba

Momentum: rising

+12.4% price growth, 0 development applications, vibe score 53/100, rising price trend.

BoolarooTeralba
Median house $999k from 63 sales (lower) $1.1M from 44 sales
Median unit $402k from 18 sales
Growth year on year +8.6% +12.4% (higher)
Vibe score 50/100 53/100 (higher)
Character Former industrial, contamination concerns Historic village, rail access
Trend rising rising
Approvals in the pipeline 0 0
Contamination sites 2 0

Council development registers, NSW Valuer General sales records, EPA contaminated land register Medians cover the 12 months to May 2026 Momentum computed weekly, a reading of public data, not advice Updated 2026-08-17

Price comparison

Boolaroo ($999k) is 5% cheaper than Teralba ($1.1M) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Boolaroo or Teralba?

It depends on what you're looking for. Boolaroo reads as steady, with a vibe score of 50/100, while Teralba reads as rising, with a vibe score of 53/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities. Enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Boolaroo and Teralba?

Boolaroo is $58k cheaper for houses ($999k vs $1.1M). Year-on-year growth is +8.6% in Boolaroo and +12.4% in Teralba.

Which has more development, Boolaroo or Teralba?

Boolaroo has 0 development applications, while Teralba has 0. More development means future supply and construction activity, which can affect both livability and property values.