Sunbury vs Plumpton
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 Plumpton (1022).
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Sunbury and Plumpton side by side
| Measure | Sunbury | Plumpton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $675,000 | – |
| Median unit | $495,300 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $490/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| 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 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| 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
- 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
- Sunbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1022).
Sunbury vs Plumpton: common questions
Does Sunbury or Plumpton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunbury scores 1027 vs 1022 in Plumpton. 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 Plumpton?
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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