Sunshine North vs Sunshine
The verdict
Sunshine North is more affordable, with a median house price of $721K versus $827K in Sunshine. Sunshine rates higher for transport (100 vs 73). Sunshine is closer to the coast (8.2 km vs 10.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sunshine North rates higher (42 vs 32/100 in Sunshine).
Scores
| Sunshine North | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 89 |
| Transport | 73 | 100 |
| Education | 64 | 72 |
| Liveability | 87 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sunshine North | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,047 | 9,445 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,399 | $1,566 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.8% | 50.0% |
| Born in Australia | 39.5% | 45.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Sunshine North Moderate Growth · Sunshine Moderate Growth
Property
| Sunshine North | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $721K | $827K |
| Median unit price | $600K | $612K |
| House price YoY | -3.0% | -12.2% |
| 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
| Sunshine North | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 656 | 635 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 847 | 995 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 307 | 625 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,421 | 18,846 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sunshine North | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 6 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 1,022 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sunshine North · Sunshine
Transport
| Sunshine North | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 95 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 150 m |
Liveability
| Sunshine North | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 15 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 31 |
| Parks | 18 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.4 km | 11.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Sunshine North | Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,047 | 9,445 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,631 | 10,021 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,202 | 11,135 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sunshine North or Sunshine?
Sunshine North has the higher residential safety score (Sunshine North 42/100 vs Sunshine 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Sunshine North or Sunshine?
Sunshine North is more affordable, with a median house price of $721K versus $827K.
Which has better schools, Sunshine North or Sunshine?
Sunshine has a higher average school ICSEA (Sunshine North 980 vs Sunshine 1022; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sunshine North or Sunshine?
Sunshine has the higher transport score (Sunshine North 73/100 vs Sunshine 100/100).
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