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Sunnyside Rd runs along the first Newport development where streets were deliberately named to evoke sun and sea—a fitting tribute to Scarborough’s coastal character. This wasn’t accidental poetry; it was a deliberate naming motif that gave the area its seaside-estate feel, one that still resonates today as residents enjoy quick access to beach and foreshore amenities.
The street embodies the evolution of Scarborough itself, a suburb that transformed from a holiday destination in the late 1800s to the established residential community we see today. As part of the connector network linking the coast to inland residential areas, Sunnyside Road offers an alternative access route from the more coastal side of the suburb, whilst maintaining a quieter character than the busier Scarborough Road.
Today, Sunnyside Road is also home to the Scarborough Bowls Club, a local landmark that adds to the street’s community appeal. The road’s location within the grid means it serves both as a residential thoroughfare and as part of the evolving active transport network that reflects the suburb’s shift towards more pedestrian and cycle-friendly infrastructure.
Sunnyside Rd, Scarborough Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 5 townhouses, 28 houses, 3 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 90%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 11 years and 11 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 50%
Sunnyside Rd, Scarborough – As It Looked in 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON SUNNYSIDE RD, SCARBOROUGH
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough | $1,166,000 | Aug 2025 |
| 44 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough | $1,100,000 | Jun 2025 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON SUNNYSIDE RD FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough | $128,000 | Feb 2000 |
| 22 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough | $130,000 | Nov 1998 |
| 38 Sunnyside Road, Scarborough | $144,000 | Feb 1996 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $800,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $500,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $300,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $960,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $600,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $360,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,239,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $775,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $464,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,593,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Scarborough in 2021 was $875,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $718,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $655,000
The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $435,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $220,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2025 was $1,040,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in Scarborough in 2021 was $599,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN SCARBOROUGH SINCE 2021: $441,000
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Published 12-November-2025
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