Silverwater vs Sunshine.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $870,000 and $1,350,000. Silverwater edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Silverwater (median $870,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Sunshine ($1,350,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silverwater (988) sits above Sunshine (972).
For buyers
Silverwater is the lower entry point at $870,000 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Silverwater offers the higher gross rental yield (4.15% vs 2.68%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Silverwater edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 972).
Common questions
Is Silverwater or Sunshine cheaper to buy in?
Silverwater has the lower median house price at $870,000, roughly 36% below Sunshine ($1,350,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Silverwater or Sunshine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silverwater scores 988 vs 972 in Sunshine. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Silverwater or Sunshine?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.15% in Silverwater vs 2.68% in Sunshine. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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