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Sunnyside

78 km²

Daily life in Sunnyside revolves around large family homes and a strong connection to the land. This small community is much younger than others of its kind, with children under 15 making up 23% of the population. Many residents work in agriculture or mining and tend to be high earners, which helps explain why typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures. It is a stable, car-dependent area where most people own their homes outright.

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The area is notably young, with the typical resident aged 41 and children making up a much higher proportion of the population than in most similar areas. Conversely, the proportion of seniors is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for over 40% of the population.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and 8% of people use another language at home. This is higher than in similar areas, though far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 60%. This is far above the national figure and among the highest proportions for areas at this level.

About 56% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. Qualifications are spread across education, agriculture, and engineering.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, and the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is in very good health, with a long-term health condition rate far below the national average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 31.6%, which is far above the state and national figures. There is also a high rate of people caring for children unpaid, consistent with the area's young population.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area. The small First Nations population present is far younger than the state average and earns a household income far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in Sunnyside is a separate house, and 64.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least two vehicles. However, 25.9% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.9% of residents moving in the last five years. This is far below the national and state proportions.

Employment is very high, with 80.3% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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