Overall score
Sunshine
27.2/100
Windermere Park
32.6/100
Sunshine vs Windermere Park, NSW suburb comparison
Windermere Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SunshineWindermere Park
Crime rate
Sunshine
77.2 / 1k
Windermere Park
76.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sunshine
22
Windermere Park
4
Population
Sunshine
475
Windermere Park
722
Metric leadSunshine 2Windermere Park 71 tiedacross 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 retireesWindermere Park
- Best for familiesWindermere Park
- Best for best valueWindermere Park
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 | Sunshine | Windermere Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.2/100 | 32.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.6/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.2 / 1k | 76.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 15 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 475 | 722 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Sunshine is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and Windermere Park is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Sunshine pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Windermere Park is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Sunshine sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Windermere Park.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Windermere Park, while Sunshine remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.