Kealba vs Sunshine North
Sunshine North (median $755,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Kealba ($773,000).
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Kealba and Sunshine North side by side
| Measure | Kealba | Sunshine North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $773,000 | $755,000 |
| Median unit | $237,600 | $415,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1003 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,226 | 12,047 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 510 mm | 526 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.8°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
Sunshine North scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunshine North (1003) sits above Kealba (998). Kealba skews owner-occupied (78%), Sunshine North runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Sunshine North is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 North edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 998).
Kealba vs Sunshine North: common questions
Is Kealba or Sunshine North cheaper to buy in?
Sunshine North has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 2% below Kealba ($773,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kealba or Sunshine North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunshine North scores 1003 vs 998 in Kealba. 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, Kealba or Sunshine North?
Sunshine North scores 14/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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