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Sunrise Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Sunrise Beach QLD is 3,687 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sunrise Beach is $841 per week ($43,732 per year). Median rent in Sunrise Beach is $508 per week ($2,201 per month). Sunrise Beach has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Sunrise Beach has a population density of 1482.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sunrise Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunrise Beach is $2,167.

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Sunrise Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Sunrise Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$841/wk

$43,732 per year

#2928 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$508/wk

$2,201 per month

#567 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Sunrise Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (1,809) Female 51.0% (1,881)

Population Density

1482.7

people per km²

3,687 people · 2.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,186

Family income/wk

Sunrise Beach 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)

Sunrise Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.4% 472 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.6% 523 dwellings

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

Sunrise Beach Country of Birth

Australia

85.7%

England

9.0%

Brazil

1.4%

Germany

1.2%

France

1.1%

Canada

1.0%

Indonesia

0.4%

India

0.2%

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

Sunrise Beach Religion

No Religion

55.8%

Catholic

18.2%

Anglican

11.9%

Not stated

7.5%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Lutheran

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Sunrise Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.1%

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

Sunrise Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

19.4%

Portuguese

15.3%

Other

15.3%

French

14.6%

German

10.4%

Japan

9.7%

Italian

6.9%

SAL Tot

5.6%

IAL Nepali

2.8%

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

Sunrise Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

33.6% 895 people

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Employed part-time

29.0% 772 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 89 people

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Not in labour force

34.1% 910 people

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

Sunrise Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.1%

Certificate III/IV

27.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.3%

Postgraduate Degree

10.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Sunrise Beach Occupation

Professionals

32.1%

Managers

18.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.7%

Community & Personal Service

12.6%

Clerical & Administrative

7.9%

Sales Workers

6.5%

Labourers

5.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.1%

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

Sunrise Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Health

13.7%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Engineering

9.8%

Education

9.8%

Architecture & Building

9.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.2%

Creative Arts

6.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Sunrise Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

72.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

26.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sunrise Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Sunrise Beach Marital Status

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Married

48.0% 1,455

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Separated

2.8% 85

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Divorced

10.9% 329

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Widowed

3.1% 93

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Never married

35.3% 1,070

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Sunrise Beach Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

22.9%

Irish

10.5%

Scottish

10.4%

Other

7.9%

German

4.8%

Italian

2.6%

Dutch

1.8%

French

1.3%

New Zealander

1.2%

Spanish

1.0%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Sunrise Beach School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

26.7%

Primary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.7%

Primary — Catholic

9.4%

Vocational Education

8.2%

Pre-school

8.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Secondary — Catholic

6.2%

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

Sunrise Beach Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

96.6% 6,708

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Needs assistance

3.4% 235

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

Sunrise Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.7% 536

—

Not a volunteer

81.3% 2,323

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Sunrise Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

2.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sunrise Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.8%

Did not go to work

16.1%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Bicycle

2.2%

Bus

1.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.4%

Walked only

1.4%

Other

0.6%

Truck

0.5%

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

Sunrise Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

34.7%

2 vehicles

44.7%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

5.0%

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

Sunrise Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.6%

2 bedrooms

23.2%

3 bedrooms

40.1%

4 bedrooms

29.3%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Sunrise Beach Population Mobility

17.7%

moved in the last year

48.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Sunrise Beach Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,975

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Sunrise Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

227

Arthritis

102

Asthma

102

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Sunrise Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Sunrise Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.1%

Couple — no children

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — no children under 15

6.7%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Sunrise Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 5

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Previously served

2.7% 77

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Never served

97.1% 2,795

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Sunrise Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 323

—

Did not provide

88.7% 2,542

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sunrise Beach Children Ever Born

No children

32.7%

1 child

14.7%

2 children

34.6%

3 children

14.0%

4 children

3.3%

5+ children

0.6%

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

Sunrise Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

114

1991–2000

126

2001–2010

232

2011–2015

155

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Sunrise Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

33.8%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

8.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Sunrise Beach Household Size

1 person

21.2%

2 persons

38.6%

3 persons

16.6%

4 persons

17.1%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Sunrise Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,864

Moved from QLD

279

Moved — same area (SA2)

125

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

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

Sunrise Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.8%

Step family — no other children

10.2%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Intact family — other children present

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Sunrise Beach Schools

schools nearby

government

1045

avg ICSEA score

2,849

total students

St Thomas More Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 578 students

1086

ICSEA

Sunshine Beach State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 706 students

1083

ICSEA

Montessori Noosa Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 58 students

1057

ICSEA

Sunshine Beach State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,405 students

1043

ICSEA

Noosa Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 102 students

958

ICSEA

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

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Sunrise Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,857/wk

Median Rent $508/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Sunrise Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $8,047/month

Median rent $508/wk

Left after rent $1,349/wk

Rent share 27.4%

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Sunrise Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 1,846 Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $245/wk

West Rockhampton

Pop: 1,848 Income: $724/wk Rent: $258/wk

Rosemount

Pop: 1,851 Income: $701/wk Rent: $420/wk

Mount Crosby

Pop: 1,860 Income: $1,021/wk Rent: $478/wk

Miles

Pop: 1,874 Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk

Bilinga

Pop: 1,883 Income: $804/wk Rent: $428/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunrise Beach

What is the population of Sunrise Beach QLD?

The population of Sunrise Beach QLD is 3,687 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1482.7 people per km².Sunrise Beach is ranked #2,052 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sunrise Beach?

The median personal income in Sunrise Beach QLD is $841 per week, or $43,732 per year.The median household income is $1,857 per week.Family income is $2,186 per week.Sunrise Beach is ranked #2,928 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sunrise Beach?

Median rent in Sunrise Beach QLD is $508 per week ($2,201 per month).Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Sunrise Beach ranks #567 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sunrise Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunrise Beach QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sunrise Beach?

The median age in Sunrise Beach QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sunrise Beach a good suburb to live in?

Sunrise Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,687.The median income is $841/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% 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: 32697. All dollar figures in AUD.