Albion vs Sunshine West
The verdict
Sunshine West is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $798K in Albion. Albion rates higher for education (67 vs 62). Sunshine West is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 10.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sunshine West rates higher (60 vs 37/100 in Albion).
Scores
| Albion | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 82 |
| Transport | 97 | 94 |
| Education | 67 | 62 |
| 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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,334 | 18,552 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,310 | $1,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 38.6% |
| Born in Australia | 44.8% | 43.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Albion Moderate Growth · Sunshine West Moderate Growth
Property
| Albion | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $798K | $723K |
| Median unit price | $292K | $575K |
| House price YoY | -6.9% | -4.3% |
| 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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 715 | 491 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 877 | 474 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 485 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,260 | 5,698 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Albion | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Albion · Sunshine West
Transport
| Albion | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Albion | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 10 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.6 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Albion | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,334 | 18,552 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,542 | 18,476 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,109 | 21,871 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | -0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Albion or Sunshine West?
Sunshine West has the higher residential safety score (Albion 37/100 vs Sunshine West 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Albion or Sunshine West?
Sunshine West is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $798K.
Which has better schools, Albion or Sunshine West?
Albion has a higher average school ICSEA (Albion 1047 vs Sunshine West 979; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Albion or Sunshine West?
Albion has the higher transport score (Albion 97/100 vs Sunshine West 94/100).
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