Sunset (Qld)

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Following an examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region alongside address records verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Sunset is estimated to have a population of 2,205 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 68 residents (3.2%) from the 2,137 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident count of 2,205 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures and post-Census address verification. The current population translates to a density of 1,070 individuals per square kilometer, a ratio that aligns closely with standard averages across locations evaluated by Districts. Sunset's growth rate of 3.2% since the 2021 census outperformed the broader SA3 region's 1.9% rise, positioning the suburb of Sunset as a local expansion leader. The primary driver of this demographic growth was natural increase, which accounted for approximately 65.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors holding a significant share, and the jobless rate sits at a low 2.7% based on Districts compilations of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, 1,253 local citizens are employed, which is 1.2% lower than the Regional Qld jobless rate of 3.9%, while participation in the labour force is exceptionally high at 77.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a minor 1.2% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year indicates that Sunset has an exceptionally high income profile compared to national benchmarks. Taxpayers in this suburb record a median income of $73,052 and an average income of $83,797, contrasting with the Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimated values would stand at roughly $81,351 for the median and $93,316 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that personal, family, and household incomes in Sunset rank highly, placing between the 84th and 90th percentiles across Australia. The weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 37.0% of the local population, representing people, which aligns with the regional figure of in the same bracket. A significant proportion of high-income earners exists, with receiving more than weekly, pointing to robust economic capacity. After housing outlays, residents keep of their earnings, indicating strong financial capacity.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the distribution of housing types in Sunset consisted of 90.5% standalone houses and 9.5% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, or other housing formats, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in Sunset were lower than the Regional Qld benchmark, sitting at 18.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (35.1%) or renters (46.6%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,500, which is below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $349, compared to the Regional Qld average of $345. On a national level, home loan payments in Sunset are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of local households at 72.9%, consisting of couples with children at 35.1%, couples without children at 23.0%, and single-parent homes at 14.2%. Non-family households represent the remaining 27.1%, which includes single-person households at 23.8% and group households at 3.1%. The average household size is 2.7 residents, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Educational profiles in the area show areas for improvement, with the proportion of residents holding a tertiary qualification at 14.4%, which is lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights both a regional challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Among university qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Practical and technical skills are highly represented, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 7.3% and certificates at 36.4%.

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Sunset displays notable health challenges based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic health conditions calculated by Districts, with common ailments distributed across both younger and older resident cohorts, while private health insurance rates are exceptionally high, covering approximately 60% of the local population (1,331 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

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Cultural diversity in Sunset is below average, with citizens making up 84.6% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 82.4%, and English-only speakers representing 90.8% of households. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation in Sunset, accounting for 50.6% of the community, which compares to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age in Sunset is 31 years, which is younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 years and the national average of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 19.1% compared to Regional Qld, while the 65 - 74 bracket is less common at 5.2%. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 17.7% to 19.1% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.5% to 10.1% and the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.2% to 15.9%. Long-term population forecasts for suggest shifting demographics in Sunset, with the to age group expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to groups are expected to contract.

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Sunset currently has an estimated 185 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 112 children aged 0-2 and 74 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 194 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 248. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 17.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.