Sunset Strip vs Wimbledon Heights
Wimbledon Heights (median $561,300) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Sunset Strip ($590,000).
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Sunset Strip and Wimbledon Heights side by side
| Measure | Sunset Strip | Wimbledon Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $590,000 | $561,300 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 10 |
| Population | – | 421 |
| Median age | – | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 728 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 23.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wimbledon Heights (1042) sits above Sunset Strip (1041).
- For buyers
- Wimbledon Heights is the lower entry point at $561,300 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Wimbledon Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1041).
Sunset Strip vs Wimbledon Heights: common questions
Is Sunset Strip or Wimbledon Heights cheaper to buy in?
Wimbledon Heights has the lower median house price at $561,300, roughly 5% below Sunset Strip ($590,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sunset Strip or Wimbledon Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wimbledon Heights scores 1042 vs 1041 in Sunset Strip. 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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