Sunnybank Hills · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
More than 2,000 businesses operate in Sunnybank Hills, making it a significant commercial hub compared to similar areas. The suburb is generally well-off and has grown by 7.1% since the last census. It balances a strong business presence with a population of nearly 20,000 people.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Sunnybank Hills — higher than 57% of areas.
| Sunnybank Hills | 6 |
|---|---|
| 4109, QLD | 7 |
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area is moderately advantaged, with a typical score of 999 which is about the same as the national average. Residents generally have good education and job skills, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas.
6
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
4
Lower than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
6
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
7
Higher than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
999
Higher than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
Population has increased by 7.1% since 2021, a rate higher than most areas, though a little below the Queensland figure of 8.7%. This brings the total population to 19,742, which is larger than about 87% of similar areas.
19,742
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
7.1%
Higher than 69% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
With 2,037 businesses, Sunnybank Hills has a much larger commercial footprint than about 89% of similar areas.
2,037
Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Sunnybank Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/303061080/sunnybank-hills/topic/economy-advantage
