Sun Valley vs Faulconbridge
Faulconbridge (median $999,500) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Sun Valley ($1,425,000). Over the past year, Faulconbridge (+10.2%) ran 23.3 percentage points ahead of Sun Valley (-13.1%) on house-price growth.
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Sun Valley and Faulconbridge side by side
| Measure | Sun Valley | Faulconbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,425,000 | $999,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $329,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | -13.1% | +10.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $760/wk | $690/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1065 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 234 | 4,156 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 904 mm | 944 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 28.7°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
Faulconbridge scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sun Valley (1065) sits above Faulconbridge (1062).
- For buyers
- Faulconbridge is the lower entry point at $999,500 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Faulconbridge carries both higher gross yield (3.59% vs 2.77%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Sun Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1062).
Sun Valley vs Faulconbridge: common questions
Is Sun Valley or Faulconbridge cheaper to buy in?
Faulconbridge has the lower median house price at $999,500, roughly 30% below Sun Valley ($1,425,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Sun Valley or Faulconbridge?
Over the past 12 months, Faulconbridge grew +10.2% vs -13.1% in Sun Valley, a gap of 23.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Sun Valley or Faulconbridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sun Valley scores 1065 vs 1062 in Faulconbridge. 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, Sun Valley or Faulconbridge?
Faulconbridge scores 16/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Sun Valley or Faulconbridge?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.59% in Faulconbridge vs 2.77% in Sun Valley. 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.
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