Western Downs Regional Council
Sunnyside
Sunnyside at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
412
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Sunnyside.
Sunnyside (4416) sits in the Western Downs region of Queensland. The median house here is $286,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Sunnyside has roughly 412 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Sunnyside on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
412
Median age: 37
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.64% (median rent $200/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 4.29% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20213.64%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20214.29%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunnyside's population at 412, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
412
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sunnyside scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary.
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 Western Downs Regional 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.
3,891
total offences in 2026 across the Western Downs Regional 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Sunnyside.
Local schools for Sunnyside
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Condamine State School
Meandarra State School
Glenmorgan State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Sunnyside.
- What is the median house price in Sunnyside?
- The median house price in Sunnyside, QLD 4416 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Sunnyside postcode?
- Sunnyside is in the 4416 postcode, in QLD, in the Western Downs Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sunnyside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Sunnyside?
- There are 4 schools serving Sunnyside on this page, including Condamine State School, Meandarra State School, Glenmorgan State School.
- How walkable is Sunnyside?
- Sunnyside has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sunnyside?
- Sunnyside is close to Yulabilla, Barramornie, Pine Hills, Condamine, Meandarra.
- What is the population of Sunnyside?
- Sunnyside has approximately 412 residents. 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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