Kealba vs Sunshine North
The verdict
Kealba is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $721K in Sunshine North. Sunshine North rates higher for transport (73 vs 64). Sunshine North is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 13.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kealba rates higher (88 vs 42/100 in Sunshine North).
Scores
| Kealba | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 75 |
| Transport | 64 | 73 |
| Education | 60 | 64 |
| Liveability | 87 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kealba | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,226 | 12,047 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,542 | $1,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 39.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Kealba Moderate Growth · Sunshine North Moderate Growth
Property
| Kealba | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $668K | $721K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $600K |
| House price YoY | -0.8% | -3.0% |
| 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
| Kealba | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 42 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 656 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 310 | 847 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 217 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,650 | 9,421 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kealba | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,020 | 980 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kealba · Sunshine North
Transport
| Kealba | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Kealba | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.5 km | 12.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kealba | Sunshine North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,226 | 12,047 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,198 | 12,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,803 | 14,202 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.22% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kealba or Sunshine North?
Kealba has the higher residential safety score (Kealba 88/100 vs Sunshine North 42/100).
Which is more affordable, Kealba or Sunshine North?
Kealba is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $721K.
Which has better schools, Kealba or Sunshine North?
Kealba has a higher average school ICSEA (Kealba 1020 vs Sunshine North 980; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kealba or Sunshine North?
Sunshine North has the higher transport score (Kealba 64/100 vs Sunshine North 73/100).
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