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Wimbledon Heights vs Sunset Strip.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $561,300 and $590,000. Wimbledon Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Wimbledon Heights (median $561,300) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Sunset Strip ($590,000).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wimbledon Heights (1042) sits above Sunset Strip (1041).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsWimbledon Heights vs Sunset Strip

Common questions

Is Wimbledon Heights or Sunset Strip 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 Wimbledon Heights or Sunset Strip 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.

The numbers behind the take

Wimbledon Heights
Metric
Sunset Strip

Price & Market

$561,300
Median house
$590,000
$240,480
Median unit
$240,480
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
80.0%
Owner occupied
16.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
10
Bike score
40
421
Population
45
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
6
1042
Avg ICSEA
1041

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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