Avondale Heights vs Sunshine North
Sunshine North (median $755,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Avondale Heights ($990,000).
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Avondale Heights and Sunshine North side by side
| Measure | Avondale Heights | Sunshine North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $990,000 | $755,000 |
| Median unit | $773,500 | $415,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,388 | 12,047 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 526 mm | 526 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Avondale Heights scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Avondale Heights (1038) sits above Sunshine North (1003). Avondale Heights skews owner-occupied (76%), Sunshine North runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Sunshine North is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Avondale Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1003).
Avondale Heights vs Sunshine North: common questions
Is Avondale Heights or Sunshine North cheaper to buy in?
Sunshine North has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 24% below Avondale Heights ($990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Avondale Heights or Sunshine North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Avondale Heights scores 1038 vs 1003 in Sunshine North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Avondale Heights or Sunshine North?
Avondale Heights scores 32/100 on walkability vs 14/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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