Duncraig vs Sorrento
The verdict
Sorrento is closer to the coast (870 m vs 2.6 km).
Scores
DuncraigSorrento
| Duncraig | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 74 |
| Transport | 77 | 75 |
| Education | 72 | 74 |
| Liveability | 74 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Duncraig | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,982 | 7,795 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,394 | $2,472 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.8% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 64.9% | 68.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Duncraig Stable · Sorrento Stable
Property
| Duncraig | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Duncraig | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,013 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Duncraig | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,095 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Duncraig · Sorrento
Transport
| Duncraig | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 81 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Duncraig | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 32 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 870 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.3 km | 17.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 860 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Duncraig | Sorrento | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,982 | 7,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,072 | 8,310 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,448 | 8,454 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.66% | 1.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Duncraig or Sorrento?
Duncraig and Sorrento have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Duncraig or Sorrento?
Sorrento has a higher average school ICSEA (Duncraig 1095 vs Sorrento 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Duncraig or Sorrento?
Duncraig has the higher transport score (Duncraig 77/100 vs Sorrento 75/100).
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