Bluff Point vs Sunset Beach
The verdict
Bluff Point and Sunset Beach are broadly similar across the available metrics.
Scores
Bluff PointSunset Beach
| Bluff Point | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 37 |
| Transport | 45 | 42 |
| Education | 32 | 33 |
| Liveability | 38 | 36 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bluff Point | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,381 | 1,558 |
| Median age | 52 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,359 | $1,740 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.5% | 24.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.9% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bluff Point Stable · Sunset Beach High Growth
Property
| Bluff Point | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Bluff Point | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 652 | 706 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 290 | 321 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,752 | 2,760 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bluff Point | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bluff Point · Sunset Beach
Transport
| Bluff Point | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 328.1 km | 330.0 km |
Liveability
| Bluff Point | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 33.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 450 | 450 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 300 m | 390 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 376.6 km | 378.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bluff Point | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,381 | 1,558 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,380 | 1,732 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,386 | 2,409 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.02% | 2.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bluff Point or Sunset Beach?
Bluff Point has the higher residential safety score (Bluff Point 31/100 vs Sunset Beach 30/100).
Which has better public transport, Bluff Point or Sunset Beach?
Bluff Point has the higher transport score (Bluff Point 45/100 vs Sunset Beach 42/100).
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