Sun Valley vs Valley Heights
The verdict
Valley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.56M in Sun Valley. Sun Valley rates higher for education (75 vs 68). Valley Heights rates higher for transport (88 vs 54). Sun Valley is closer to the coast (55.3 km vs 56.4 km).
Scores
Sun ValleyValley Heights
| Sun Valley | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 71 |
| Transport | 54 | 88 |
| Education | 75 | 68 |
| Liveability | 42 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sun Valley | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 234 | 1,188 |
| Median age | 47 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,374 | $2,144 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Sun Valley Stable · Valley Heights Stable
Property
| Sun Valley | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.56M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $810K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sun Valley | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 253 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,419 | 2,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sun Valley | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Sun Valley · Valley Heights
Transport
| Sun Valley | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 190 | 129 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 620 m |
Liveability
| Sun Valley | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 21 | 41 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.3 km | 56.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.3 km | 60.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.2 km | 13.1 km |
Population & growth
| Sun Valley | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 234 | 1,188 |
| Estimated 2025 | 237 | 1,203 |
| Projected 2041 | 236 | 1,200 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Sun Valley or Valley Heights?
Valley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.56M.
Which has better public transport, Sun Valley or Valley Heights?
Valley Heights has the higher transport score (Sun Valley 54/100 vs Valley Heights 88/100).
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