Sunset Strip vs Surf Beach
The verdict
Sunset Strip is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $756K in Surf Beach. Sunset Strip rates higher for liveability (21 vs 16). Surf Beach rates higher for transport (23 vs 0). On the separate residential safety score, Surf Beach rates higher (78 vs 60/100 in Sunset Strip).
Scores
| Sunset Strip | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 23 |
| Education | 49 | 60 |
| Liveability | 21 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sunset Strip | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 503 | 670 |
| Median age | 38 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,009 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.4% | 35.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Sunset Strip High Growth · Surf Beach High Growth
Property
| Sunset Strip | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $722K | $756K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | -14.0% |
| 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
| Sunset Strip | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 398 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 448 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,585 | 2,090 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sunset Strip | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Sunset Strip · Surf Beach
Transport
| Sunset Strip | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.9 km | 16.1 km |
Liveability
| Sunset Strip | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 280 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 80.3 km | 82.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Sunset Strip | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 503 | 670 |
| Estimated 2025 | 542 | 722 |
| Projected 2041 | 675 | 899 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sunset Strip or Surf Beach?
Surf Beach has the higher residential safety score (Sunset Strip 60/100 vs Surf Beach 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Sunset Strip or Surf Beach?
Sunset Strip is more affordable, with a median house price of $722K versus $756K.
Which has better public transport, Sunset Strip or Surf Beach?
Surf Beach has the higher transport score (Sunset Strip 0/100 vs Surf Beach 23/100).
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