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Sunnybank

QLD 4109 • Greater Brisbane

8,892
Population (2021)
$32,604
Median Income
4.49 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Asian-AustralianMulticulturalFoodie DestinationTrain AccessFamily-Friendly

About Sunnybank

Sunnybank is Brisbane's premier Asian-Australian suburb, located 12 kilometres south of the CBD in Brisbane City Council. Home to nearly 9,000 residents, it's renowned for its vibrant multicultural community, particularly its strong Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean populations. The suburb has its own train station on the Beenleigh/Ferny Grove line, making it one of Brisbane's most accessible ethnic food destinations.

The Sunnybank precinct is famous across Brisbane for its authentic Asian dining—from yum cha and hot pot to Vietnamese pho and Korean BBQ. Sunnybank Plaza and Market Square serve as the commercial heart, surrounded by specialty grocers and Asian supermarkets. The suburb attracts young professionals and families, particularly those with Asian heritage, who appreciate the cultural amenities, good schools, and genuine community atmosphere that mirrors cities across Asia.

Sunnybank falls under postcode 4109 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toohey electorate.

📰 Featured In

🇨🇳 Top 10 Suburbs for Chinese in Brisbane

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4109
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Moreton
State Electorate
Toohey
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.58°, 153.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.49 km²
Elevation
49m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sunnybank Station
0.3 km
4 min
Altandi Station
1.2 km
15 min
Banoon Station
0.8 km
10 min

Bus Services

  • 130 — Brisbane CBD via Mains Rd 25-30 min
  • 123,135 — Garden City / Eight Mile Plains 10-15 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
22-28 min
By Bus
25-35 min
By Car (Peak)
25-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Direct train to Central and Roma Street. Buses also run frequently via Mains Road.

Walkability Very Walkable

Shopping, dining, and train station all within easy walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Sunnybank Plaza Shopping Centre Cnr Mains Road & McCulloch Street Sunnybank 4109 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Sunny Park Shopping Centre, Cnr Mains Road And Mccullough Street Sunnybank 4109 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.2%

77 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,697
Census 2021
8,892
▲ 2.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,868
Income 2021
$32,604
▲ 36.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,496
Born Overseas 5,006

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,499
  • 2. Taiwan 666
  • 3. India 318
  • 4. New Zealand 261
  • 5. Philippines 260
  • 6. South Korea 259
  • 7. Vietnam 230
  • 8. Hong Kong 190
  • 9. Malaysia 164
  • 10. England 134

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 3,113
English 1,605
Australian 1,153
Irish 467
Scottish 400
Filipino 290
Korean 287
Indian 281
Vietnamese 269
German 196

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,805
Both parents born in Australia
6,031
Both parents born overseas
627
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.0%
Christianity
33.4%
Buddhism
7.5%
Islam
3.5%
Hinduism
2.7%
Sikhism
1.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
405 (4.6%)
5-14 years
933 (10.5%)
15-19 years
477 (5.4%)
20-24 years
749 (8.4%)
25-34 years
1,786 (20.1%)
35-44 years
1,278 (14.4%)
45-54 years
962 (10.8%)
55-64 years
858 (9.6%)
65-74 years
800 (9.0%)
75-84 years
476 (5.4%)
85+ years
174 (2.0%)

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