Sunshine North vs Sunshine
Sunshine North (median $755,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Sunshine ($823,000).
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| Measure | Sunshine North | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $755,000 | $823,000 |
| Median unit | $415,000 | $610,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $495/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 12,047 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 526 mm | 531 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°C | 26.6°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
Sunshine scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunshine North (1003) sits above Sunshine (1001).
- For buyers
- Sunshine North is the lower entry point at $755,000 median, 8% 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
- Sunshine North edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 1001).
Sunshine North vs Sunshine: common questions
Is Sunshine North or Sunshine cheaper to buy in?
Sunshine North has the lower median house price at $755,000, roughly 8% below Sunshine ($823,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sunshine North or Sunshine have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunshine North scores 1003 vs 1001 in Sunshine. 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, Sunshine North or Sunshine?
Sunshine scores 100/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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