Sunnybrae vs Black Rock
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Rock (939) sits above Sunnybrae (909). Black Rock skews owner-occupied (114%), Sunnybrae runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Sunnybrae and Black Rock side by side
| Measure | Sunnybrae | Black Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 46.0% | 114.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 24 | 36 |
| Median age | 54 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 336 mm | 360 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.7°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
- 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
- Black Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 909). Black Rock also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sunnybrae vs Black Rock: common questions
Does Sunnybrae or Black Rock have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Rock scores 939 vs 909 in Sunnybrae. 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.
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