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Sunnybank Hills
6 km²
More than half of the people living in Sunnybank Hills were born overseas, making it a diverse hub in Greater Brisbane. It is a relatively young community where the typical resident is 37. This international character is reflected in the high number of households that speak a language other than English and the large, multi-generational homes that house more people than the national figure. The area is highly walkable and well-connected, blending professional success with a strong family focus.
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The community is slightly younger than the state and national typical age of 38. It is a large area of over 18,000 people, with a notably low proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the country.
People born overseas make up 52.5% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 32.3%, and China is the most frequent overseas birth place.
Over half of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are common, and 12.7% of people speak little or no English, a rate well above the rest of Australia.
About 40.3% of people report having no religion, which is roughly the same as the Queensland figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 36.3%, followed by Buddhism at 6.7%.
The area is highly qualified, with 32.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. School completion is also far above the state average, with 69.8% of residents finishing Year 12.
Typical household weekly income is $1,725, which is about the same as the state average. However, typical personal weekly income is $670, which is a little below the national figure of $805.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than the state and national averages. Despite this, 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most areas.
A higher than average 27.9% of people provide unpaid care for children. Conversely, the rates of volunteering and providing general unpaid care are lower than the state and national figures.
First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 53.4%, which is far above the national figure. This group is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the fact that 61.2% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 84.7% of dwellings being detached. Most homes are large, as 92.1% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.
Public transport use for commuting is well above the national figure, supported by a high number of bus stops. A very high 98.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.0% of the community, which is higher than most areas.
The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is higher than the state and national figures. Those who are working are most commonly employed in health care and social assistance.
Sunnybank Hills is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 95.0% are within a short walk of groceries, far exceeding the state average.