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Sunnybank
4 km²
Typical weekly incomes in Sunnybank are well below the national figure, yet the area is defined by its high proportion of university-qualified residents. It is a diverse, young community where over half the population was born overseas. This blend of high education and international backgrounds creates a unique urban pocket in Brisbane. Many residents live in large households, contributing to a feeling of a densely populated and culturally rich neighbourhood.
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The community is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 35. While children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population—well below the national figure—young adults aged 25 to 44 are the largest group at 34.5%.
Born overseas, 56.3% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the Australian average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 35%, and 16.9% of the population was born in China.
Language diversity is very high here, with 57.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 16.2% of residents speak little or no English.
A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 45%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are very high, with 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national averages at 71.1%.
Typical weekly personal income is $627, which is well below the national figure of $805. Similarly, the typical family income of $1,590 is well below both the state and national averages.
Residents here are generally healthier than in most areas, with only 20.8% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Community participation is lower than most areas, with only 11.5% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also well below the state and national figures.
There are 153 First Nations people in the area. Year 12 completion for this group is 48.5%, which is far above the national average of 37%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5. One-parent families make up 16.4% of households, which is higher than most areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses (85.8%), many of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, at 39.4%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state average at $400.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 9.2% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with 63 public transport stops and 35 routes.
The population is highly mobile, with 49.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 24.3%.
The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas, at 50.1%.
Sunnybank is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and public transport.