Dundowran vs Sunshine Acres
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunshine Acres (995) sits above Dundowran (973). Sunshine Acres skews owner-occupied (94%), Dundowran runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Dundowran and Sunshine Acres side by side
| Measure | Dundowran | Sunshine Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,085 | 1,009 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 957 mm | 988 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.6°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
- Sunshine Acres edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 973).
Dundowran vs Sunshine Acres: common questions
Does Dundowran or Sunshine Acres have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunshine Acres scores 995 vs 973 in Dundowran. 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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