Faulconbridge vs Sun Valley
The verdict
Faulconbridge is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.56M in Sun Valley. Faulconbridge rates higher for transport (86 vs 54). Sun Valley is closer to the coast (55.3 km vs 58.4 km).
Scores
FaulconbridgeSun Valley
| Faulconbridge | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 56 |
| Transport | 86 | 54 |
| Education | 71 | 75 |
| Liveability | 60 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Faulconbridge | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,156 | 234 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,152 | $2,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.7% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 78.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Faulconbridge Stable · Sun Valley Stable
Property
| Faulconbridge | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Faulconbridge | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,069 | 3,419 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Faulconbridge | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Faulconbridge · Sun Valley
Transport
| Faulconbridge | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 54 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 136 | 190 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Faulconbridge | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 172 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.4 km | 55.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.1 km | 59.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.1 km | 12.2 km |
Population & growth
| Faulconbridge | Sun Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,156 | 234 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,208 | 237 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,198 | 236 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Faulconbridge or Sun Valley?
Faulconbridge is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.56M.
Which has better public transport, Faulconbridge or Sun Valley?
Faulconbridge has the higher transport score (Faulconbridge 86/100 vs Sun Valley 54/100).
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