Craigieburn vs Sunbury
The verdict
Sunbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $653K versus $653K in Craigieburn. Craigieburn rates higher for liveability (79 vs 73). Craigieburn is closer to the coast (28.0 km vs 36.3 km).
Scores
| Craigieburn | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 76 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 58 | 55 |
| Liveability | 79 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigieburn | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,178 | 38,851 |
| Median age | 32 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,798 | $1,925 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.4% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Craigieburn High Growth · Sunbury High Growth
Property
| Craigieburn | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | $653K |
| Median unit price | $430K | $476K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | -3.0% |
| 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
| Craigieburn | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 283 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 364 | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 422 | 322 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,537 | 4,674 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigieburn | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 15 |
| Government | 12 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigieburn · Sunbury
Transport
| Craigieburn | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 201 | 239 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Craigieburn | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 11 |
| Parks | 152 | 113 |
| Playgrounds | 57 | 29 |
| Swimming pools | 55 | 252 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.0 km | 36.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 25.1 km |
Population & growth
| Craigieburn | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 65,178 | 38,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 67,273 | 43,292 |
| Projected 2041 | 105,416 | 62,836 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 2.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigieburn or Sunbury?
Craigieburn has the higher residential safety score (Craigieburn 85/100 vs Sunbury 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Craigieburn or Sunbury?
Sunbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $653K versus $653K.
Which has better schools, Craigieburn or Sunbury?
Sunbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigieburn 993 vs Sunbury 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigieburn or Sunbury?
Craigieburn and Sunbury have similar transport scores.
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