Sunbury vs Diggers Rest
Sunbury and Diggers Rest have near-identical medians ($675,000 vs $675,000).
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Sunbury and Diggers Rest side by side
| Measure | Sunbury | Diggers Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $675,000 | $675,000 |
| Median unit | $495,300 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1027 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 38,851 | 5,669 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 544 mm | 544 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°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
Sunbury scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunbury (1027) sits above Diggers Rest (1022).
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($675,000 vs $675,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- 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
- Sunbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1022).
Sunbury vs Diggers Rest: common questions
Does Sunbury or Diggers Rest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunbury scores 1027 vs 1022 in Diggers Rest. 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, Sunbury or Diggers Rest?
Sunbury scores 20/100 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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