Ardeer vs Sunshine West
The verdict
Ardeer is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $723K in Sunshine West. Sunshine West rates higher for transport (94 vs 78). Sunshine West is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 10.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ardeer rates higher (70 vs 60/100 in Sunshine West).
Scores
| Ardeer | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 82 |
| Transport | 78 | 94 |
| Education | 60 | 62 |
| Liveability | 86 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ardeer | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,170 | 18,552 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $1,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 38.6% |
| Born in Australia | 47.3% | 43.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Ardeer Moderate Growth · Sunshine West Moderate Growth
Property
| Ardeer | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $695K | $723K |
| Median unit price | $561K | $575K |
| House price YoY | 12.6% | -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
| Ardeer | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 221 | 491 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 442 | 474 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 410 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,823 | 5,698 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ardeer | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ardeer · Sunshine West
Transport
| Ardeer | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 790 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Ardeer | 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 | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 6 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.7 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.8 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ardeer | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,170 | 18,552 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,322 | 18,476 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,737 | 21,871 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | -0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ardeer or Sunshine West?
Ardeer has the higher residential safety score (Ardeer 70/100 vs Sunshine West 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Ardeer or Sunshine West?
Ardeer is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $723K.
Which has better schools, Ardeer or Sunshine West?
Ardeer has a higher average school ICSEA (Ardeer 992 vs Sunshine West 979; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ardeer or Sunshine West?
Sunshine West has the higher transport score (Ardeer 78/100 vs Sunshine West 94/100).
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