Sunshine vs Sunshine West
Sunshine West (median $712,500) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Sunshine ($823,000).
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| Measure | Sunshine | Sunshine West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $823,000 | $712,500 |
| Median unit | $610,000 | $646,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $495/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 30 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 18,552 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 531 mm | 503 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.5°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 (100/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunshine (1001) sits above Sunshine West (995).
- For buyers
- Sunshine West is the lower entry point at $712,500 median, 13% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 995).
Sunshine vs Sunshine West: common questions
Is Sunshine or Sunshine West cheaper to buy in?
Sunshine West has the lower median house price at $712,500, roughly 13% below Sunshine ($823,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sunshine or Sunshine West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunshine scores 1001 vs 995 in Sunshine West. 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 or Sunshine West?
Sunshine scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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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