Castaways Beach vs Sunrise Beach
The verdict
Castaways Beach rates higher for education (79 vs 69). Sunrise Beach rates higher for liveability (68 vs 49).
Scores
Castaways BeachSunrise Beach
| Castaways Beach | Sunrise Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 55 |
| Transport | 24 | 30 |
| Education | 79 | 69 |
| Liveability | 49 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castaways Beach | Sunrise Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 683 | 3,687 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $1,857 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.5% | 43.3% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Castaways Beach — · Sunrise Beach —
Property
| Castaways Beach | Sunrise 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
| Castaways Beach | Sunrise Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 293 | 217 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 163 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castaways Beach | Sunrise Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Castaways Beach · Sunrise Beach
Transport
| Castaways Beach | Sunrise Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.2 km | 16.2 km |
Liveability
| Castaways Beach | Sunrise Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 960 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 117.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Castaways Beach | Sunrise Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 683 | 3,687 |
| Estimated 2025 | 742 | 4,005 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.09% | 2.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castaways Beach or Sunrise Beach?
Castaways Beach and Sunrise Beach have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Castaways Beach or Sunrise Beach?
Sunrise Beach has the higher transport score (Castaways Beach 24/100 vs Sunrise Beach 30/100).
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