Sunshine Beach

The population is notably older, with the typical age being 46 and a little more than 20% of people aged 65 and over. Since 2011, the number of seniors has risen by 7.1 points, while the share of children under 15 has fallen.

The community has a strong international presence, with 26.7% of people born overseas, which is well above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86% of the area. While the share of people using another language at home has risen to 9% since 2011, this remains far below the national figure.

Non-religious residents make up 52.8% of the population, which is among the highest for its level and far above the Australian average. This figure has risen by 21 points since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 32.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 69.6%.

The area is wealthy, with a typical personal income of $868 per week and 24.1% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.

Sunshine Beach is a healthy community; the share of people with long-term health conditions is well below the national figure. Only 3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 17.8% of people pitching in, which is well above the national figure. However, the share of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most areas.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably older than those in the state and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate at 63.3%. Unemployment for this group is 0.0%.

Family homes are common, with 51.6% of households consisting of couples with children. About 22.4% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Home ownership is strong, as 38.3% of dwellings are owned outright, well above the state average. Rents and mortgage payments are both much higher than the typical figures for other areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with only 1.2% of people using public transport. Conversely, 23.7% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The community is highly mobile, with 46.6% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, though full-time employment is far below the state and national figures at 46.8%.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for access to money, resources, and job skills. Population growth has been strong, rising 8.6% since 2021.

The area experiences high rainfall compared to the state average and has a mild climate, with a typical maximum temperature of 25.9 degrees.

Everything is within reach for most, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.