Side by sideSuburb comparison

Myrtlevale vs Sugarloaf.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sugarloaf (1001) sits above Myrtlevale (971).

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

Sugarloaf edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 971).

Common questionsMyrtlevale vs Sugarloaf

Common questions

Does Myrtlevale or Sugarloaf have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sugarloaf scores 1001 vs 971 in Myrtlevale. 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

Myrtlevale
Metric
Sugarloaf

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$295/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
205
Population
10,081
48
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
2
971
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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