Acacia Ridge vs Sunnybank Hills
The verdict
Sunnybank Hills rates higher for education (70 vs 43). Sunnybank Hills is closer to the coast (19.7 km vs 21.1 km).
Scores
Acacia RidgeSunnybank Hills
| Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 82 |
| Transport | 62 | 77 |
| Education | 43 | 70 |
| Liveability | 75 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,486 | 18,085 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,313 | $1,725 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 51.6% |
| Born in Australia | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Acacia Ridge — · Sunnybank Hills —
Property
| Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $595 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 935 | 929 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 414 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Acacia Ridge is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 897 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Acacia Ridge · Sunnybank Hills
Transport
| Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 60 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 51 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 13 |
| Parks | 12 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 161 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.1 km | 19.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.8 km | 14.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,486 | 18,085 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,642 | 19,362 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Acacia Ridge or Sunnybank Hills?
Sunnybank Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Acacia Ridge 897 vs Sunnybank Hills 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Acacia Ridge or Sunnybank Hills?
Sunnybank Hills has the higher transport score (Acacia Ridge 62/100 vs Sunnybank Hills 77/100).
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