Sunshine Bay vs Surf Beach
The verdict
Surf Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $783K versus $861K in Sunshine Bay. Sunshine Bay rates higher for liveability (50 vs 33). Surf Beach rates higher for education (36 vs 29). On the separate residential safety score, Sunshine Bay rates higher (85 vs 67/100 in Surf Beach).
Scores
| Sunshine Bay | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 36 |
| Liveability | 50 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sunshine Bay | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,439 | 1,934 |
| Median age | 56 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,138 | $1,099 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 25.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 74.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Sunshine Bay Moderate Growth · Surf Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Sunshine Bay | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $861K | $783K |
| Median unit price | $672K | $567K |
| House price YoY | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sunshine Bay | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 207 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 139 | 155 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 347 | 362 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,154 | 4,085 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sunshine Bay | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 903 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Sunshine Bay · Surf Beach
Transport
| Sunshine Bay | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 87.8 km | 88.7 km |
Liveability
| Sunshine Bay | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 19 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 550 m | 800 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 227.3 km | 229.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 620 m | 820 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Sunshine Bay | Surf Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,439 | 1,934 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,482 | 1,991 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,595 | 2,144 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sunshine Bay or Surf Beach?
Sunshine Bay has the higher residential safety score (Sunshine Bay 85/100 vs Surf Beach 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Sunshine Bay or Surf Beach?
Surf Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $783K versus $861K.
Which has better public transport, Sunshine Bay or Surf Beach?
Sunshine Bay and Surf Beach have similar transport scores.
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