Sun Valley vs Winmalee
The verdict
Winmalee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.58M in Sun Valley. Sun Valley rates higher for education (75 vs 63). Winmalee is closer to the coast (52.7 km vs 55.3 km).
Scores
Sun ValleyWinmalee
| Sun Valley | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 51 |
| Transport | 54 | 46 |
| Education | 75 | 63 |
| Liveability | 42 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sun Valley | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 234 | 6,388 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,374 | $2,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Sun Valley Stable · Winmalee Stable
Property
| Sun Valley | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.58M | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $860K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sun Valley | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 31 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 31 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,137 | 1,581 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sun Valley | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sun Valley · Winmalee
Transport
| Sun Valley | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 158 | 157 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Sun Valley | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 21 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 55.3 km | 52.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.3 km | 59.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.2 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Sun Valley | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 234 | 6,388 |
| Estimated 2025 | 237 | 6,468 |
| Projected 2041 | 236 | 6,452 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Sun Valley or Winmalee?
Winmalee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.58M.
Which has better public transport, Sun Valley or Winmalee?
Sun Valley has the higher transport score (Sun Valley 54/100 vs Winmalee 46/100).
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