Sunshine Acres at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,009
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Sunshine Acres.
The postcode for Sunshine Acres is 4655 (QLD).
Sunshine Acres (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland.
Sunshine Acres has roughly 1,009 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Sunshine Acres 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunshine Acres's population at 1,009, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,009
Median age
44
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
1,009
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sunshine Acres.
Local schools for Sunshine Acres
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Government School Catchment
Yarrilee State School
Kawungan State School
Hervey Bay Special School
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Frequently asked
About Sunshine Acres.
- What is the Sunshine Acres postcode?
- Sunshine Acres is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
- Where is Sunshine Acres?
- Sunshine Acres is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4655, in the Maryborough region.
- What is the average rent in Sunshine Acres?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Sunshine Acres?
- There are 8 schools serving Sunshine Acres on this page, including Carinity Education - Glendyne, St James Lutheran College, Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay.
- How walkable is Sunshine Acres?
- Sunshine Acres has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sunshine Acres?
- Sunshine Acres is close to Susan River, Walligan, Bunya Creek, Nikenbah, Ghost Hill.
- What is the population of Sunshine Acres?
- The population of Sunshine Acres is approximately 1,009 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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