Sunset Beach vs Strathalbyn
Sunset Beach 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 Strathalbyn (921) sits above Sunset Beach (918). Strathalbyn skews owner-occupied (90%), Sunset Beach runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Sunset Beach and Strathalbyn side by side
| Measure | Sunset Beach | Strathalbyn |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $318/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 921 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 30 |
| Population | 1,558 | 1,165 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 389 mm | 385 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- Strathalbyn edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 918). Strathalbyn also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sunset Beach vs Strathalbyn: common questions
Does Sunset Beach or Strathalbyn have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathalbyn scores 921 vs 918 in Sunset 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.
Which is more walkable, Sunset Beach or Strathalbyn?
Sunset Beach 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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