Side by sideSuburb comparison

Susan River vs Sunshine Acres.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Sunshine Acres edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sunshine Acres (995) sits above Susan River (966).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Sunshine Acres edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 966).

Common questionsSusan River vs Sunshine Acres

Common questions

Does Susan River or Sunshine Acres have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sunshine Acres scores 995 vs 966 in Susan River. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Susan River
Metric
Sunshine Acres

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
100.0%
Owner occupied
94.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
5.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
115
Population
1,009
44
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
8
966
Avg ICSEA
995

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).