Balcolyn vs Sunshine, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balcolyn | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.2/100 | 25.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 40.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 84.8 / 1k | 84.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 4 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 22 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 1 |
| Population | 1,002 | 475 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Balcolyn and Sunshine (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balcolyn leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balcolyn; Housing (desirability) favours Balcolyn; Crime rate favours Sunshine (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Balcolyn, Families → Balcolyn.