Sunrise Beach

QLD 4567 • Rest of QLD

3,687
Population (2021)
$43,732
Median Income
2.49 km²
Area
37m
Elevation

About Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Noosa (Shire) area. With a population of 3,687 and a median income of $43,732, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.49 km² at an elevation of 37m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Sunrise Beach provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Sunrise Beach falls under postcode 4567 and is governed by Noosa Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Noosa electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4567
Urban Area
Noosa
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.42°, 153.10°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
2.49 km²
Elevation
37m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$508
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,415
Census 2021
3,687
8.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$43,732
24.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,542
Born Overseas 972

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 267
  • 2. New Zealand 153
  • 3. South Africa 43
  • 4. United States 43
  • 5. Brazil 40
  • 6. Germany 40
  • 7. Scotland 31
  • 8. Canada 30
  • 9. France 30
  • 10. Philippines 18
  • 11. Italy 16
  • 12. Japan 16
  • 13. Ireland 15
  • 14. Indonesia 13
  • 15. Netherlands 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,666
Australian 1,100
Irish 504
Scottish 497
German 232
Italian 127
Dutch 84
French 60
New Zealander 59
Spanish 49

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,773
Both parents born in Australia
1,093
Both parents born overseas
633
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.6%
Christianity
37.4%
Buddhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
174 (4.7%)
5-14 years
481 (13.0%)
15-19 years
268 (7.3%)
20-24 years
141 (3.8%)
25-34 years
339 (9.2%)
35-44 years
492 (13.3%)
45-54 years
671 (18.2%)
55-64 years
530 (14.4%)
65-74 years
383 (10.4%)
75-84 years
167 (4.5%)
85+ years
40 (1.1%)

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