Glenfield vs Sunset Beach
The verdict
Sunset Beach rates higher for transport (42 vs 25).
Scores
GlenfieldSunset Beach
| Glenfield | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 37 |
| Transport | 25 | 42 |
| Education | 34 | 33 |
| Liveability | 22 | 36 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenfield | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,009 | 1,558 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,973 | $1,740 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 24.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.1% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Glenfield High Growth · Sunset Beach High Growth
Property
| Glenfield | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Glenfield | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,559 | 4,557 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,180 | 2,118 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,155 | 16,175 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenfield | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenfield · Sunset Beach
Transport
| Glenfield | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 332.9 km | 330.0 km |
Liveability
| Glenfield | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 33.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 450 | 450 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 390 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 381.3 km | 378.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.2 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Glenfield | Sunset Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,009 | 1,558 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,121 | 1,732 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,560 | 2,409 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.67% | 2.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenfield or Sunset Beach?
Glenfield and Sunset Beach have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better public transport, Glenfield or Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach has the higher transport score (Glenfield 25/100 vs Sunset Beach 42/100).
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