Albion vs Sunshine North
The verdict
Sunshine North is more affordable, with a median house price of $721K versus $798K in Albion. Albion rates higher for transport (97 vs 73). Albion has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 49 min). On the separate residential safety score, Sunshine North rates higher (42 vs 37/100 in Albion).
Scores
| Albion | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 75 |
| Transport | 97 | 73 |
| Education | 67 | 64 |
| Liveability | 90 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albion | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,334 | 12,047 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,310 | $1,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 44.8% | 39.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Albion Moderate Growth · Sunshine North Moderate Growth
Property
| Albion | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $798K | $721K |
| Median unit price | $292K | $600K |
| House price YoY | -6.9% | -3.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Albion | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 42 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 715 | 656 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 877 | 847 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 485 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,260 | 9,421 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albion | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 980 |
See the full school list on each profile: Albion · Sunshine North
Transport
| Albion | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Albion | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.6 km | 12.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Albion | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,334 | 12,047 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,542 | 12,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,109 | 14,202 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albion or Sunshine North?
Sunshine North has the higher residential safety score (Albion 37/100 vs Sunshine North 42/100).
Which is more affordable, Albion or Sunshine North?
Sunshine North is more affordable, with a median house price of $721K versus $798K.
Which has better schools, Albion or Sunshine North?
Albion has a higher average school ICSEA (Albion 1047 vs Sunshine North 980; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Albion or Sunshine North?
Albion has the higher transport score (Albion 97/100 vs Sunshine North 73/100).
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