Diggers Rest vs Sunbury

Diggers Rest and Sunbury have near-identical medians ($675,000 vs $675,000).

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Diggers Rest and Sunbury side by side

MeasureDiggers RestSunbury
Price and market
Median house$675,000$675,000
Median unit$285,120$495,300
Renting
House rent–$490/wk
Unit rent–$440/wk
Owner occupied77.0%78.0%
Renter occupied21.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1615
Average ICSEA10221027
Lifestyle and people
Walk score020
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population5,66938,851
Median age3338
Climate
Annual rainfall544 mm544 mm
Mean max, January26.5°C26.5°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

Sunbury scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunbury (1027) sits above Diggers Rest (1022).

For buyers
The two suburbs land at similar price points ($675,000 vs $675,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
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
Sunbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1022).

Diggers Rest vs Sunbury: common questions

Does Diggers Rest or Sunbury have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunbury scores 1027 vs 1022 in Diggers Rest. 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, Diggers Rest or Sunbury?

Sunbury scores 20/100 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.