Overall score
Dundowran
33.7/100
Sunshine Acres
28.3/100
Dundowran for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dundowran
33.7/100
Sunshine Acres
28.3/100
Crime rate
Dundowran
69.8 / 1k
Sunshine Acres
70.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dundowran
4
Sunshine Acres
2
Population
Dundowran
1,085
Sunshine Acres
1,009
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dundowran | Sunshine Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 28.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.0/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 69.8 / 1k | 70.5 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,085 | 1,009 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Dundowran is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Sunshine Acres is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Dundowran is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Sunshine Acres answers with housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Dundowran generally means more approachable housing costs, while Sunshine Acres leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sunshine Acres, while Dundowran remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.