Derrimut vs Sunshine West
The verdict
Sunshine West is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $755K in Derrimut. Sunshine West rates higher for transport (94 vs 56). Sunshine West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 61 min). On the separate residential safety score, Derrimut rates higher (82 vs 60/100 in Sunshine West).
Scores
| Derrimut | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 82 |
| Transport | 56 | 94 |
| Education | 66 | 62 |
| Liveability | 57 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Derrimut | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,651 | 18,552 |
| Median age | 32 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,272 | $1,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 38.6% |
| Born in Australia | 47.6% | 43.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Derrimut Moderate Growth · Sunshine West Moderate Growth
Property
| Derrimut | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $755K | $723K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $575K |
| House price YoY | 7.0% | -4.3% |
| 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
| Derrimut | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 139 | 491 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 566 | 474 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 231 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,751 | 5,698 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Derrimut | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Derrimut · Sunshine West
Transport
| Derrimut | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Derrimut | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 4 |
| Parks | 16 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.5 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Derrimut | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,651 | 18,552 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,859 | 18,476 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,199 | 21,871 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.60% | -0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Derrimut or Sunshine West?
Derrimut has the higher residential safety score (Derrimut 82/100 vs Sunshine West 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Derrimut or Sunshine West?
Sunshine West is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $755K.
Which has better schools, Derrimut or Sunshine West?
Derrimut has a higher average school ICSEA (Derrimut 1023 vs Sunshine West 979; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Derrimut or Sunshine West?
Sunshine West has the higher transport score (Derrimut 56/100 vs Sunshine West 94/100).
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