Overall score
Footscray
70.4/100
Sunshine
66.5/100
Footscray vs Sunshine, VIC suburb comparison
Footscray for retirees and families; Sunshine for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FootscraySunshine
Crime rate
Footscray
209.1 / 1k
Sunshine
325.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Footscray
1,215
Sunshine
602
Population
Footscray
17,131
Sunshine
9,445
Metric leadFootscray 7Sunshine 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Footscray | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.4/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.7/100 | 33.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 209.1 / 1k | 325.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 223 | 157 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,215 | 602 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 63 |
| Population | 17,131 | 9,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Footscray is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Sunshine is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Footscray sits closer to the city centre, whereas Sunshine is in a middle-ring position.
Footscray pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Sunshine is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
Footscray suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Sunshine is the stronger match for investors.