Sunshine vs Sunshine West
The verdict
Sunshine West is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $827K in Sunshine. Sunshine rates higher for education (72 vs 62). Sunshine has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 35 min). On the separate residential safety score, Sunshine West rates higher (60 vs 32/100 in Sunshine).
Scores
| Sunshine | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 82 |
| Transport | 100 | 94 |
| Education | 72 | 62 |
| Liveability | 92 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sunshine | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,445 | 18,552 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,566 | $1,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.0% | 38.6% |
| Born in Australia | 45.8% | 43.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Sunshine Moderate Growth · Sunshine West Moderate Growth
Property
| Sunshine | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $827K | $723K |
| Median unit price | $612K | $575K |
| House price YoY | -12.2% | -4.3% |
| 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 | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 635 | 491 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 995 | 474 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 625 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,846 | 5,698 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sunshine | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 10 |
| Government | 3 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Sunshine · Sunshine West
Transport
| Sunshine | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 95 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 150 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Sunshine | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 15 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 31 | 4 |
| Parks | 18 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Sunshine | Sunshine West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,445 | 18,552 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,021 | 18,476 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,135 | 21,871 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.49% | -0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sunshine or Sunshine West?
Sunshine West has the higher residential safety score (Sunshine 32/100 vs Sunshine West 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Sunshine or Sunshine West?
Sunshine West is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $827K.
Which has better schools, Sunshine or Sunshine West?
Sunshine has a higher average school ICSEA (Sunshine 1022 vs Sunshine West 979; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sunshine or Sunshine West?
Sunshine has the higher transport score (Sunshine 100/100 vs Sunshine West 94/100).
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