Kealba vs Sunshine North, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kealba | Sunshine North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.6/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.9/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.0 / 1k | 116.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 43 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 71 | 175 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 85 |
| Population | 3,226 | 12,047 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKealba
- Best for familiesSunshine North
- Best for investmentSunshine North
- Best for best valueKealba
- Best for best schoolsSunshine North
Comparison summary
Kealba and Sunshine North offer different strengths across official suburb data. Sunshine North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Sunshine North; Housing (desirability) favours Kealba; Crime rate favours Kealba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kealba, Families → Sunshine North, Investment → Sunshine North, Best value → Kealba.