Albion vs Sunshine
The verdict
Albion is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $827K in Sunshine. Sunshine rates higher for education (72 vs 67). Sunshine is closer to the coast (8.2 km vs 10.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Albion rates higher (37 vs 32/100 in Sunshine).
Scores
| Albion | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 |
| Transport | 97 | 100 |
| Education | 67 | 72 |
| Liveability | 90 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Albion | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,334 | 9,445 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,310 | $1,566 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 50.0% |
| Born in Australia | 44.8% | 45.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Albion Moderate Growth · Sunshine Moderate Growth
Property
| Albion | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $798K | $827K |
| Median unit price | $292K | $612K |
| House price YoY | -6.9% | -12.2% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 715 | 635 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 877 | 995 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 485 | 625 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,260 | 18,846 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albion | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,022 |
Transport
| Albion | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 95 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 150 m |
Liveability
| Albion | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 31 |
| Parks | 10 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.6 km | 11.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Albion | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,334 | 9,445 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,542 | 10,021 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,109 | 11,135 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albion or Sunshine?
Albion has the higher residential safety score (Albion 37/100 vs Sunshine 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Albion or Sunshine?
Albion is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $827K.
Which has better schools, Albion or Sunshine?
Albion has a higher average school ICSEA (Albion 1047 vs Sunshine 1022; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Albion or Sunshine?
Sunshine has the higher transport score (Albion 97/100 vs Sunshine 100/100).
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