Side by sideSuburb comparison

Sundale vs Main Beach.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Sundale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sundale (1047) sits above Main Beach (1044).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Sundale edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1044).

Common questionsSundale vs Main Beach

Common questions

Does Sundale or Main Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sundale scores 1047 vs 1044 in Main Beach. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Sundale
Metric
Main Beach

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$437/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$950/wk
Owner occupied
67.0%
Renter occupied
31.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
40
Transit score
10
Bike score
100
55,425
Population
3,998
40
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1047
Avg ICSEA
1044

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).