Sunbury vs Tarneit
The verdict
Tarneit is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $653K in Sunbury. Sunbury rates higher for transport (98 vs 89). Tarneit rates higher for education (73 vs 55). Tarneit is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 36.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sunbury rates higher (84 vs 62/100 in Tarneit).
Scores
| Sunbury | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 80 |
| Transport | 98 | 89 |
| Education | 55 | 73 |
| Liveability | 73 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sunbury | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,851 | 56,370 |
| Median age | 38 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,925 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.1% | 53.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.3% | 37.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.4 |
Growth: Sunbury High Growth · Tarneit High Growth
Property
| Sunbury | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | $650K |
| Median unit price | $476K | $443K |
| House price YoY | -3.0% | -0.5% |
| 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
| Sunbury | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 283 | 435 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 221 | 436 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 322 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,674 | 5,723 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sunbury | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 15 |
| Government | 9 | 8 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,028 | 1,055 |
Transport
| Sunbury | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 239 | 152 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 82 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Sunbury | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 7 |
| Parks | 113 | 163 |
| Playgrounds | 29 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 252 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.3 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.8 km | 26.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 25.1 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Sunbury | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 38,851 | 56,370 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,292 | 57,655 |
| Projected 2041 | 62,836 | 101,795 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.74% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sunbury or Tarneit?
Sunbury has the higher residential safety score (Sunbury 84/100 vs Tarneit 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Sunbury or Tarneit?
Tarneit is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $653K.
Which has better schools, Sunbury or Tarneit?
Tarneit has a higher average school ICSEA (Sunbury 1028 vs Tarneit 1055; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sunbury or Tarneit?
Sunbury has the higher transport score (Sunbury 98/100 vs Tarneit 89/100).
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