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Sunderland Bay vs Surf Beach

The verdict

Sunderland Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $675K versus $756K in Surf Beach. Sunderland Bay rates higher for liveability (21 vs 16).

Scores

Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Overall3432
Transport2623
Education5960
Liveability2116

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Population306670
Median age4146
Median household income (wk)$1,264$1,414
Bachelor degree or higher34.2%35.7%
Born in Australia76.8%76.4%
Avg household size2.32.3

Growth: Sunderland Bay High Growth · Surf Beach High Growth

Property

Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Median house price$675K$756K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY-26.8%-14.0%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Residential safety score78
Break & enter dwelling /100k654Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available149
Domestic assault /100k654448
Total incidents /100k (all)2,9412,090

Total incidents over time

Schools

Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Sunderland Bay · Surf Beach

Transport

Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Transport score2623
Train stations00
Bus stops11
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)15.2 km16.1 km

Liveability

Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)350 m280 m
Distance to CBD (km)81.6 km82.5 km
Nearest beach (km)1.6 km2.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.6 km7.7 km

Population & growth

Sunderland BaySurf Beach
Population (2021)306670
Estimated 2025330722
Projected 2041411899
Annual growth rate1.91%1.89%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Sunderland Bay or Surf Beach?

Sunderland Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $675K versus $756K.

Which has better public transport, Sunderland Bay or Surf Beach?

Sunderland Bay has the higher transport score (Sunderland Bay 26/100 vs Surf Beach 23/100).

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Data sources

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