Calamvale vs Sunnybank Hills
The verdict
Sunnybank Hills rates higher for transport (77 vs 53). Sunnybank Hills is closer to the coast (19.7 km vs 22.1 km).
Scores
CalamvaleSunnybank Hills
| Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 82 |
| Transport | 53 | 77 |
| Education | 68 | 70 |
| Liveability | 97 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,994 | 18,085 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,874 | $1,725 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.5% | 51.6% |
| Born in Australia | 40.6% | 43.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Calamvale — · Sunnybank Hills —
Property
| Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $785 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 928 | 929 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Calamvale · Sunnybank Hills
Transport
| Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 60 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 13 |
| Parks | 31 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | 41 | 161 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 19.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.1 km | 14.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Calamvale | Sunnybank Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,994 | 18,085 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,619 | 19,362 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.19% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Calamvale or Sunnybank Hills?
Calamvale and Sunnybank Hills have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Calamvale or Sunnybank Hills?
Sunnybank Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Calamvale 1022 vs Sunnybank Hills 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Calamvale or Sunnybank Hills?
Sunnybank Hills has the higher transport score (Calamvale 53/100 vs Sunnybank Hills 77/100).
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