Side by sideSuburb comparison

Main Beach vs Sundale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Sundale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sundale (1047) sits above Main Beach (1044).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Sundale edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1044).

Common questionsMain Beach vs Sundale

Common questions

Does Main Beach or Sundale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sundale scores 1047 vs 1044 in Main Beach. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Main Beach
Metric
Sundale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$437/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$950/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
67.0%
Owner occupied
31.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

40
Walk score
10
Transit score
100
Bike score
3,998
Population
55,425
57
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1044
Avg ICSEA
1047

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).