Sunnybank Hills at a glance
Median house
$1,099,500
Median unit
$695,000
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
18.1k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Sunnybank Hills.
The postcode for Sunnybank Hills is 4109 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Sunnybank Hills is $1,099,500.
Sunnybank Hills (4109) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,099,500, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Sunnybank Hills has roughly 18,085 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sunnybank Hills scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunnybank Hills's population at 18,085, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,085
Median age
37
Family households
78%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,099,500 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $695,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,099,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $695,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$1,099,500
$695,000
18,085
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.07% (median rent $650/wk against a $1,099,500 price tag). Units yield 3.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.07%
Based on $1,099,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.07%
Based on $695,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sunnybank Hills.
Local schools for Sunnybank Hills
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Government School Catchment
Sunnybank Hills State School
Runcorn State School
Runcorn Heights State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sunnybank Hills.
- What is the median house price in Sunnybank Hills?
- The median house price in Sunnybank Hills, QLD 4109 is $1,099,500. The median unit price is $695,000.
- What is the Sunnybank Hills postcode?
- Sunnybank Hills is in the 4109 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Sunnybank Hills?
- Sunnybank Hills is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4109. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sunnybank Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Sunnybank Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Sunnybank Hills on this page, including Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre, Sunnybank Hills State School, Runcorn State School.
- How walkable is Sunnybank Hills?
- Sunnybank Hills has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sunnybank Hills?
- Sunnybank Hills is close to Sunnybank South, Algester, Altandi, Acacia Ridge Dc, Acacia Ridge.
- What is the population of Sunnybank Hills?
- The population of Sunnybank Hills is approximately 18,085 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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