Peterborough vs Sunnybrae
Peterborough scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunnybrae (909) sits above Peterborough (897). Peterborough skews owner-occupied (72%), Sunnybrae runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Peterborough and Sunnybrae side by side
| Measure | Peterborough | Sunnybrae |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $325/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $160/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 46.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 897 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,490 | 24 |
| Median age | 55 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 318 mm | 336 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.7°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
- Sunnybrae edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 897).
Peterborough vs Sunnybrae: common questions
Does Peterborough or Sunnybrae have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunnybrae scores 909 vs 897 in Peterborough. 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, Peterborough or Sunnybrae?
Peterborough scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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