Red Cliffs vs Sunnycliffs
Red Cliffs (median $408,800) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Sunnycliffs ($430,000).
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Red Cliffs and Sunnycliffs side by side
| Measure | Red Cliffs | Sunnycliffs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $408,800 | $430,000 |
| Median unit | $326,000 | $171,360 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 5,294 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 275 mm | 275 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.3°C | 33.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunnycliffs (975) sits above Red Cliffs (973).
- For buyers
- Red Cliffs is the lower entry point at $408,800 median, 5% 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
- Sunnycliffs edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 973).
Red Cliffs vs Sunnycliffs: common questions
Is Red Cliffs or Sunnycliffs cheaper to buy in?
Red Cliffs has the lower median house price at $408,800, roughly 5% below Sunnycliffs ($430,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Red Cliffs or Sunnycliffs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunnycliffs scores 975 vs 973 in Red Cliffs. 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.
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