Denhams Beach vs Sunshine Bay
The verdict
Sunshine Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $910K in Denhams Beach. Sunshine Bay rates higher for liveability (50 vs 44). On the separate residential safety score, Denhams Beach rates higher (100 vs 85/100 in Sunshine Bay).
Scores
| Denhams Beach | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 29 |
| Liveability | 44 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Denhams Beach | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 650 | 1,439 |
| Median age | 61 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,323 | $1,138 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 22.8% |
| Born in Australia | 69.1% | 76.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Denhams Beach Moderate Growth · Sunshine Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Denhams Beach | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $910K | $868K |
| Median unit price | $848K | $659K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Denhams Beach | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 154 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 139 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 347 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,692 | 2,502 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Denhams Beach | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Denhams Beach · Sunshine Bay
Transport
| Denhams Beach | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 88.5 km | 87.8 km |
Liveability
| Denhams Beach | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 160 m | 550 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 227.7 km | 227.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 280 m | 620 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Denhams Beach | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 650 | 1,439 |
| Estimated 2025 | 669 | 1,482 |
| Projected 2041 | 721 | 1,595 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Denhams Beach or Sunshine Bay?
Denhams Beach has the higher residential safety score (Denhams Beach 100/100 vs Sunshine Bay 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Denhams Beach or Sunshine Bay?
Sunshine Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $910K.
Which has better public transport, Denhams Beach or Sunshine Bay?
Denhams Beach and Sunshine Bay have similar transport scores.
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