# Sunnybank

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Brisbane › 4109, QLD

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 8,892 | +9.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 35 yrs | +2.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.7% | +114.2% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.3% | +12.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.9% | +10.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.8% | +43.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 34.5%, Older adults (45–64) 20.4%, Seniors (65+) 16.3%, Children (0–14) 14.9%, Youth (15–24) 13.8%

**Marital status** — Married 44.7%, Never married 41.3%, Divorced 7.3%, Widowed 4.0%, Separated 2.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 56.3% | +10.8% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 39.3%, China 16.9%, India 3.6%, New Zealand 2.9%, Philippines 2.9%, Vietnam 2.6%, England 1.5%, South Africa 0.4%, Italy 0.3%, Nepal 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Chinese 35.0%, English 18.0%, Australian 13.0%, Irish 5.3%, Scottish 4.5%, Filipino 3.3%, Indian 3.2%, Vietnamese 3.0%, German 2.2%, Italian 1.1%, Dutch 0.8%, Greek 0.6%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 57.1% | +20.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 16.2% | -3.5% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 38.2%, Mandarin 26.7%, Cantonese 6.8%, Vietnamese 2.6%, Punjabi 1.5%, Tagalog 1.1%, Hindi 0.6%, Arabic 0.5%, Greek 0.3%, Italian 0.3%

## Religion

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 45%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 45.0% | +60.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 45.0%, Christianity 33.4%, Buddhism 7.5%, Not stated 6.0%, Islam 3.5%, Hinduism 2.7%, Other religions 1.8%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 71.1% | +10.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 33.2% | +24.1% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 5.27 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 30 | — |
| Average school size | 548 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,055 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 71.1%, Year 10 10.2%, Year 9 or below 9.7%, Year 11 3.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 34.8%, Certificate III / IV 16.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.2%, Postgraduate degree 14.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.6%, Certificate I / II 1.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.4%, Engineering & related 12.8%, Society & culture 11.0%, Health 10.8%, Education 6.4%, Information technology 5.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.8%, Natural & physical sciences 3.7%, Creative arts 3.7%, Architecture & building 3.1%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $627 | +50.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,586 | +45.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,590 | +33.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 19.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 28.7%, $1,500–$2,999 28.7%, Under $650 15.4%, $4,000 or more 10.1%, $3,000–$3,999 9.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 48.5%, $650–$1,499 32.7%, $1,500–$2,999 11.1%, $3,000 or more 2.2%

## Health & Disability

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 20.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.4% | +39.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 7.8%, Asthma 5.7%, Arthritis 5.7%, Mental health 5.6%, Diabetes 4.6%, Heart disease 3.7%, Cancer 2.3%, Lung condition 1.1%, Stroke 0.7%, Dementia 0.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 73.6%, One condition 14.1%, Two conditions 4.4%, Three or more 2.3%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 11.5% | -32.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 9.5% | -8.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 22.5% | +4.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 17.4% | -9.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 153 | — |
| First Nations median age | 24 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 48.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 13.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $540 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,542 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.9% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +7.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 16.4% | +3.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 20.0% | +10.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 55.0%, Couples without children 26.5%, One-parent families 16.4%, Other families 2.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 29.1%, 1 person 20.0%, 3 people 16.8%, 4 people 16.8%, 6 or more 8.6%, 5 people 8.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +11.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,000 | +8.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 39.4% | +25.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 35.2% | -12.8% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 85.8% | -0.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 87.7% | -0.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 39.4%, Owned outright 35.2%, Owned with a mortgage 21.1%, Other tenure 2.4%, Not stated 1.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 85.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 13.1%, Flat or apartment 0.7%, Other dwelling 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 36.6%, 4 bedrooms 30.1%, 5 or more 21.0%, 2 bedrooms 7.0%, 1 bedroom 3.2%, Studio / none 0.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 51.4%, $200–$349 19.6%, Under $200 12.7%, $550–$749 9.5%, $750 or more 2.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 30.1%, $1,000–$1,799 25.7%, $3,000 or more 19.7%, Under $1,000 15.4%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 9.3% | -17.1% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 12.5% | +211.9% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 9.2% | -37.8% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.09 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,294.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 35 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 1 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 12 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 27,118 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 140,786 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 41 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 53.8%, Worked at home 12.5%, Car (passenger) 6.4%, Bus 6.0%, Train 3.2%, Walked 2.6%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 35.6%, 2 vehicles 34.1%, 3 vehicles 13.4%, No vehicle 9.3%, 4 or more 7.5%

## Migration & Movement

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 49.3% | +12.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 24.3% | -26.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% | -22.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.4% | +4.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 50.1% | -11.7% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 16.0%, Accommodation & food 12.1%, Retail trade 8.6%, Manufacturing 7.7%, Construction 6.7%, Professional & technical 6.6%, Education & training 6.3%, Transport & warehousing 5.5%, Public administration & safety 4.2%, Administrative & support 4.2%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Other services 3.2%, Rental & real estate 2.6%, Finance & insurance 2.4%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.0%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Mining 0.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.7%, Technicians & trades 14.2%, Labourers 13.3%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 11.2%, Managers 9.0%, Sales workers 8.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.1%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 97.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 99.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 99.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 83.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 19.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 212 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.5% | — |

## Schools serving Sunnybank

30 schools, 16,428 students, average ICSEA 1,055.

By sector: Government 16, Independent 7, Catholic 7

By type: Primary 19, Secondary 7, Combined 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carinity Education - Southside | Independent | Secondary | 0.2 km | 121 |
| Sunnybank State High School | Government | Secondary | 0.5 km | 641 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.5 km | 560 |
| Sunnybank State School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 317 |
| St Thomas More College | Catholic | Secondary | 1.0 km | 1,161 |
| Runcorn State School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 448 |
| Sunnybank Special School | Government | Combined | 1.2 km | 112 |
| MacGregor State School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 1,212 |
| Robertson State School | Government | Primary | 1.6 km | 732 |
| Sunnybank Hills State School | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 1,686 |

## Nearby areas

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