Glengala vs Sunshine West
Sunshine West scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glengala (996) sits above Sunshine West (995).
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Glengala and Sunshine West side by side
| Measure | Glengala | Sunshine West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $712,500 |
| Median unit | – | $646,500 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 18,552 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 503 mm | 503 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°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
- 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
- Glengala edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 995).
Glengala vs Sunshine West: common questions
Does Glengala or Sunshine West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glengala scores 996 vs 995 in Sunshine West. 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, Glengala or Sunshine West?
Sunshine West scores 30/100 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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