Sunset Beach vs Waggrakine
The verdict
Sunset Beach rates higher for transport (42 vs 21). Sunset Beach is closer to the coast (390 m vs 4.6 km).
Scores
Sunset BeachWaggrakine
| Sunset Beach | Waggrakine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 21 |
| Transport | 42 | 21 |
| Education | 33 | 26 |
| Liveability | 36 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sunset Beach | Waggrakine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,558 | 2,679 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,740 | $1,605 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.5% | 12.8% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Sunset Beach High Growth · Waggrakine High Growth
Property
| Sunset Beach | Waggrakine | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Sunset Beach | Waggrakine | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,557 | 4,517 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,118 | 2,128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,175 | 16,200 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sunset Beach | Waggrakine | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 876 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sunset Beach · Waggrakine
Transport
| Sunset Beach | Waggrakine | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330.0 km | 332.0 km |
Liveability
| Sunset Beach | Waggrakine | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 33.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 450 | 450 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 390 m | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 378.4 km | 380.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Sunset Beach | Waggrakine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,558 | 2,679 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,732 | 2,977 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,409 | 4,142 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.68% | 2.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sunset Beach or Waggrakine?
Sunset Beach and Waggrakine have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better public transport, Sunset Beach or Waggrakine?
Sunset Beach has the higher transport score (Sunset Beach 42/100 vs Waggrakine 21/100).
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