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Sun Valley QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sun Valley, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sun Valley QLD is 1,296 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sun Valley is $699 per week ($36,348 per year). Median rent in Sun Valley is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Sun Valley has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Sun Valley has a population density of 1236.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sun Valley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sun Valley is $1,400.

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Sun Valley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sun Valley Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$699/wk

$36,348 per year

#5516 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sun Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (662) Female 48.8% (630)

Population Density

1236.4

people per km²

1,296 people · 1.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,860

Family income/wk

Sun Valley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sun Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.5% 135 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.5% 190 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Sun Valley Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

2.1%

Canada

0.5%

India

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Sun Valley Religion

No Religion

55.7%

Catholic

14.4%

Anglican

10.7%

Not stated

6.8%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Christian (other)

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sun Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Sun Valley Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sun Valley Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 350 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 190 people

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Unemployed

7.4% 69 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.8% 325 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Sun Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.7%

Bachelor Degree

16.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

Certificate I/II

5.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

Postgraduate Degree

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sun Valley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.5%

Professionals

18.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.8%

Labourers

9.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.4%

Managers

7.5%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sun Valley Field of Study

Engineering

29.2%

Management & Commerce

17.8%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

Health

8.5%

Education

8.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

Information Technology

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Sun Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sun Valley Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sun Valley Marital Status

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Married

41.9% 430

↔️

Separated

5.4% 55

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Divorced

11.2% 115

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 36

👤

Never married

38.1% 391

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sun Valley Ancestry

English

33.3%

Australian

31.9%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

7.8%

German

4.8%

Other

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

Italian

1.7%

Filipino

1.2%

South African

1.0%

Maori

0.8%

Dutch

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sun Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.6%

Secondary — Government

30.6%

Vocational Education

10.2%

Pre-school

7.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

Primary — Catholic

4.3%

Secondary — Catholic

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sun Valley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.8% 168

✅

No need for assistance

93.2% 2,302

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sun Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.7% 181

—

Not a volunteer

81.3% 787

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sun Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.9%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

14.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sun Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.6%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Walked only

2.2%

Truck

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Bus

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sun Valley Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

33.8%

2 vehicles

42.3%

3 vehicles

13.4%

4+ vehicles

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sun Valley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.6%

2 bedrooms

5.1%

3 bedrooms

59.9%

4 bedrooms

26.8%

5 bedrooms

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sun Valley Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

35.7%

moved in the last 5 years

10.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sun Valley Indigenous Population

6.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

148

Indigenous residents

2,313

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sun Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

139

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sun Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sun Valley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.6%

Couple — no children

26.3%

One parent — children under 15

16.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sun Valley Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 43

👤

Never served

95.6% 927

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sun Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.2% 136

—

Did not provide

85.8% 823

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sun Valley Children Ever Born

No children

25.6%

1 child

11.3%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

22.1%

4 children

7.5%

5+ children

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Sun Valley When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Sun Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.8%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

24.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sun Valley Household Size

1 person

22.0%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

15.9%

4 persons

15.6%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sun Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,061

Moved from QLD

118

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sun Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.6%

Step family — no other children

10.1%

Blended family — no other children

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sun Valley Schools

schools nearby

government

967

avg ICSEA score

6,174

total students

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 339 students

1044

ICSEA

Trinity College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 607 students

1034

ICSEA

Chanel College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 854 students

1031

ICSEA

Toolooa State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,165 students

950

ICSEA

Rosella Park School Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 87 students

942

ICSEA

Gladstone State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,239 students

938

ICSEA

Gladstone West State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 642 students

938

ICSEA

Kin Kora State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 783 students

929

ICSEA

Gladstone South State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 458 students

897

ICSEA

Trinity College - South Gladstone Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Sun Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,520/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Sun Valley

Your weekly income

≈ $6,587/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,260/wk

Rent share 17.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Miles

Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $60/wk

Queenton

Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $51/wk

Tully

Income: $727/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $10/wk

Mundubbera

Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $40/wk

Richmond Hill (Qld)

Income: $567/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $30/wk

Innisfail Estate

Income: $663/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $30/wk

Gladstone Central

Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $20/wk

Pimlico (Qld)

Income: $738/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $20/wk

Sun Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Araluen (Qld)

Pop: 649 Income: $616/wk Rent: $325/wk

Clagiraba

Pop: 651 Income: $914/wk Rent: $475/wk

Kobble Creek

Pop: 654 Income: $1,054/wk Rent: $500/wk

Kandanga

Pop: 659 Income: $589/wk Rent: $255/wk

Riverbend

Pop: 661 Income: $914/wk Rent: $445/wk

Wondecla

Pop: 661 Income: $605/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Valley

What is the population of Sun Valley QLD?

The population of Sun Valley QLD is 1,296 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1236.4 people per km².Sun Valley is ranked #3,603 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sun Valley?

The median personal income in Sun Valley QLD is $699 per week, or $36,348 per year.The median household income is $1,520 per week.Family income is $1,860 per week.Sun Valley is ranked #5,516 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sun Valley?

Median rent in Sun Valley QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Sun Valley ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sun Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sun Valley QLD is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sun Valley?

The median age in Sun Valley QLD is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sun Valley a good suburb to live in?

Sun Valley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,296.The median income is $699/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32690. All dollar figures in AUD.