Overall score
Kealba
38.3/100
Sunshine North
33.5/100
Kealba vs Sunshine North, VIC Suburb Comparison
Kealba for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KealbaSunshine North
Crime rate
Kealba
96.5 / 1k
Sunshine North
109.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kealba
74
Sunshine North
179
Population
Kealba
3,226
Sunshine North
12,047
Metric leadKealba 6Sunshine North 61 tiedacross 13 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 | Kealba | Sunshine North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 33.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 33.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.5 / 1k | 109.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 43 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 74 | 179 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 85 |
| Green cover | 15.2% | 6.6% |
| Population | 3,226 | 12,047 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kealba is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Sunshine North is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kealba tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Sunshine North stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Kealba sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Sunshine North.
Retirees and value-focused buyers may find Kealba the better fit, while families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sunshine North.
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.