Suburbs Sunnyside (SA)

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Sunnyside SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Sunnyside, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Sunnyside SA is 96 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sunnyside is $785 per week ($40,820 per year). Median rent in Sunnyside is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Sunnyside has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Sunnyside has a population density of 23.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunnyside is $1,629.

There were 4 recorded offences in Sunnyside in 2024-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (4 offences).

Sunnyside Map

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📍 Sunnyside, South Australia — 35.0521°S, 139.3599°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Sunnyside Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Sunnyside Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$785/wk
$40,820 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$325/wk
$1,408 per month
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,629/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sunnyside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.0% (56) Female 44.0% (44)

Population Density

23.1
people per km²
96 people · 4.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Sunnyside Age Distribution

0-4
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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Sunnyside Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
40.0% 16 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
60.0% 24 dwellings

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

Sunnyside Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Sunnyside Religion

No Religion
60.4%
Uniting Church
12.1%
Anglican
11.0%
Catholic
7.7%
Not stated
5.5%
Christian (other)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sunnyside Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
26.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.6%

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

Sunnyside Employment

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Employed full-time
51.3% 40 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.1% 11 people
🏠
Not in labour force
34.6% 27 people

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

Sunnyside Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
76.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
15.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
7.7%

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

Sunnyside Occupation

Professionals
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.3%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Managers
10.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.0%

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

Sunnyside Field of Study

Engineering
30.8%
Management & Commerce
26.9%
Health
23.1%
Society & Culture
19.2%

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

Sunnyside Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sunnyside Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$4,000+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sunnyside Marital Status

💍
Married
59.8% 49
↔️
Separated
6.1% 5
📋
Divorced
9.8% 8
👤
Never married
24.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sunnyside Ancestry

Australian
36.8%
English
25.7%
German
10.4%
Dutch
6.3%
Scottish
6.3%
Other
6.3%
Irish
3.5%
Spanish
2.8%
Italian
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sunnyside School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.5%
Primary — Government
30.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
30.8%

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

Sunnyside Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.1% 6
✅
No need for assistance
96.9% 188

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

Sunnyside Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.4% 19
—
Not a volunteer
77.6% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sunnyside Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
52.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sunnyside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Did not go to work
20.4%
Car (passenger)
8.2%

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

Sunnyside Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.4%
2 vehicles
28.9%
3 vehicles
28.9%
4+ vehicles
23.7%

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

Sunnyside Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.7%
3 bedrooms
43.6%
4 bedrooms
48.7%

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

Sunnyside Population Mobility

6.4%
moved in the last year
27.8%
moved in the last 5 years
60.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sunnyside Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
198
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sunnyside Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
10
Mental health
10
Cancer
6
Lung condition
5
Diabetes
3

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

Sunnyside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
12.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
13.3%
$800-$999/wk
4.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sunnyside Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.5%
Couple — no children
31.3%
Couple — no children under 15
27.5%
One parent — children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sunnyside Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 13
—
Did not provide
84.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sunnyside Children Ever Born

No children
21.4%
2 children
42.9%
3 children
35.7%

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

Sunnyside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5–14 hours
37.2%
15–29 hours
16.3%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
14.0%

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

Sunnyside Household Size

1 person
18.9%
2 persons
35.1%
3 persons
10.8%
4 persons
8.1%
5 persons
13.5%
6+ persons
13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sunnyside Where Residents Moved From

Same address
88
Moved from SA
11

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

Sunnyside Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sunnyside Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Other Against Person
4

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Sunnyside Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
990
avg ICSEA score
141
total students
Mypolonga Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 141 students
990
ICSEA

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

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Sunnyside Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,974/wk
Median Rent $325/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Sunnyside

≈ $8,554/month
Median rent $325/wk
Left after rent $1,649/wk
Rent share 16.5%

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Sunnyside vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Lake Plains
Pop: 48 Income: $574/wk Rent: $127/wk
Pelican Lagoon
Pop: 48 Income: $450/wk Rent: $240/wk
Whitwarta
Pop: 48 Income: $669/wk Rent: $205/wk
Willow Creek
Pop: 48 Income: $914/wk Rent: $207/wk
Birchmore
Pop: 49 Income: $706/wk Rent: $225/wk
Black Springs (SA)
Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $163/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunnyside

What is the population of Sunnyside SA?

The population of Sunnyside SA is 96 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Sunnyside?

The median personal income in Sunnyside SA is $785 per week, or $40,820 per year.The median household income is $1,974 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.

How much is rent in Sunnyside?

Median rent in Sunnyside SA is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Sunnyside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunnyside SA is $1,629. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sunnyside?

The median age in Sunnyside SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sunnyside a good suburb to live in?

Sunnyside is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 96.The median income is $785/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 41408. All dollar figures in AUD.