Overall score
Sunnybank
54.4/100
Sunnybank Hills
55.2/100
Sunnybank vs Sunnybank Hills, QLD Suburb Comparison
Sunnybank for retirees; Sunnybank Hills for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SunnybankSunnybank Hills
Crime rate
Sunnybank
77.5 / 1k
Sunnybank Hills
77.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sunnybank
320
Sunnybank Hills
492
Population
Sunnybank
8,892
Sunnybank Hills
18,085
Metric leadSunnybank 4Sunnybank Hills 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSunnybank
- Best for familiesSunnybank Hills
- Best for investmentSunnybank Hills
- Best for best valueSunnybank Hills
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 | Sunnybank | Sunnybank Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.1/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.5 / 1k | 77.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 31 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 60 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 320 | 492 |
| Green cover | 14.2% | 6.7% |
| Population | 8,892 | 18,085 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Sunnybank is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Sunnybank Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Sunnybank Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Sunnybank keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Sunnybank tends to lead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, while Sunnybank Hills stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Sunnybank sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Sunnybank Hills.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Sunnybank Hills, while Sunnybank 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.