Oaklands Junction vs Sunbury
The verdict
Sunbury rates higher for transport (98 vs 0). Oaklands Junction is closer to the coast (27.9 km vs 36.3 km).
Scores
Oaklands JunctionSunbury
| Oaklands Junction | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 76 |
| Transport | 0 | 98 |
| Education | 45 | 55 |
| Liveability | 16 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oaklands Junction | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 439 | 38,851 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,550 | $1,925 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Oaklands Junction High Growth · Sunbury High Growth
Property
| Oaklands Junction | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $653K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $476K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -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
| Oaklands Junction | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 228 | 283 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 456 | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 911 | 322 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,201 | 4,674 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oaklands Junction | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 15 |
| Government | 0 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oaklands Junction · Sunbury
Transport
| Oaklands Junction | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 239 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.2 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Oaklands Junction | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 0 | 113 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 29 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 252 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.9 km | 36.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.9 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.9 km | 25.1 km |
Population & growth
| Oaklands Junction | Sunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 439 | 38,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 524 | 43,292 |
| Projected 2041 | 710 | 62,836 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.52% | 2.74% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Oaklands Junction or Sunbury?
Sunbury has the higher transport score (Oaklands Junction 0/100 vs Sunbury 98/100).
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