Overall score
Sunnybank
67.2/100
Sunnybank Hills
72.3/100
Sunnybank vs Sunnybank Hills, QLD suburb comparison
Sunnybank Hills for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SunnybankSunnybank Hills
Crime rate
Sunnybank
47.5 / 1k
Sunnybank Hills
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sunnybank
318
Sunnybank Hills
491
Population
Sunnybank
8,892
Sunnybank Hills
18,085
Metric leadSunnybank 3Sunnybank Hills 7across 10 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 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 | 67.2/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.5 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 31 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 60 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 318 | 491 |
| 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 and public transport access, while Sunnybank Hills stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves. On housing, Sunnybank sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Sunnybank Hills.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Sunnybank Hills, while Sunnybank remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.