Churchill Island vs Sunderland Bay
Churchill Island scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunderland Bay (1041) sits above Churchill Island (1035).
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Churchill Island and Sunderland Bay side by side
| Measure | Churchill Island | Sunderland Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $635,000 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 45 |
| Population | – | 306 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 734 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 23.8°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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
- Sunderland Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1041 vs 1035).
Churchill Island vs Sunderland Bay: common questions
Does Churchill Island or Sunderland Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunderland Bay scores 1041 vs 1035 in Churchill Island. 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, Churchill Island or Sunderland Bay?
Churchill Island scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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