Cunningham vs Sandilands
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandilands (933) sits above Cunningham (932). Sandilands skews owner-occupied (78%), Cunningham runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Cunningham and Sandilands side by side
| Measure | Cunningham | Sandilands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 78 | 85 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 416 mm | 364 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.2°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
- Sandilands edges out on average school ICSEA (933 vs 932). Cunningham also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 88%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cunningham vs Sandilands: common questions
Does Cunningham or Sandilands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandilands scores 933 vs 932 in Cunningham. 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.
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