Sunnybank Hills · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Sunnybank Hills

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More than 92% of homes in Sunnybank Hills have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. This makes the area stand out for its large family-sized housing. While most residents live in detached houses, there is a significant mix of homeowners and renters.

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📍 Sunnybank Hills, Suburb / Locality

Where Sunnybank Hills sits — Median rent (weekly)

$410 ▲ +13.9%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Sunnybank Hills — higher than 84% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Sunnybank Hills$410
4109, QLD $410
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents here are $410, which is much higher than most similar areas. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,853, a figure about the same as the national average.

$410 ▲ +13.9%

Higher than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $360
  • 2016: $400
  • 2021: $410

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,853 ▼ -7.0%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,993
  • 2016: $1,793
  • 2021: $1,853

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Sunnybank Hills, $350–$549 is the majority at 62%; $200–$349 is next at 14%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Sunnybank Hills, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 30.3% of households rent, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Conversely, 35.7% of homes are owned outright, a rate well above both the state and national figures.

30.3% ▲ +15.4%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 26.3%
  • 2016: 27.5%
  • 2021: 30.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

35.7% ▼ -4.0%

Lower than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 37.2%
  • 2016: 35.6%
  • 2021: 35.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Sunnybank Hills splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (36%) and Owned with a mortgage (31%), with Rented at 30%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses make up 84.7% of the market, far above the national average. These homes are typically large, with 37.6% having four bedrooms and 17.7% having five or more.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

84.7% ▼ -0.6%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 85.2%
  • 2016: 84.4%
  • 2021: 84.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

92.1% ▲ +1.7%

Higher than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.5%
  • 2016: 89.8%
  • 2021: 92.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Sunnybank Hills, Separate house is the majority at 85%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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Sunnybank Hills splits fairly evenly between 4 bedrooms (38%) and 3 bedrooms (37%), with 5 or more at 18%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Sunnybank Hills [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32695/sunnybank-hills/topic/housing-dwellings