Sunnybank
QLD 4109 · Brisbane
8,892 (2021) → 10,231 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sunnybank is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4109, about 13km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Sunnybank are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 18km inland. Sunnybank has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4109 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (16.86%), Taiwan (7.49%), India (3.58%), New Zealand (2.94%), Philippines (2.92%)
Top languages: Mandarin (26.74%), Cantonese (6.78%), Korean (3.08%), Vietnamese (2.59%), Punjabi (1.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Brisbane local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1037 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1099
- St Thomas More CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1067
- Runcorn State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
- Sunnybank Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1028
- Sunnybank State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
- Sunnybank State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 963
- Carinity Education - SouthsideSecondary · IndependentICSEA 936
Nearby (within 10km)
- MacGregor State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1102
- Robertson State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1128
- Sunnybank Hills State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1119
- MacGregor State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1037
- Coopers Plains State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 972
- Runcorn State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 973
- Autism Queensland Education & Therapy CentreCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1054
- Warrigal Road State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1085
- Brisbane Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1109
- St John of Kronstadt AcademyPrimary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1087
- Upper Mount Gravatt State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1042
- Runcorn Heights State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1028
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Sunnybank
Is Sunnybank safe?
Sunnybank has a residential safety score of 66/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,817 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Sunnybank from Brisbane CBD?
Sunnybank is about 12.5 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sunnybank?
Sunnybank has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1018 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sunnybank?
Sunnybank has a transport score of 95/100, including 3 train stations and 54 bus stops.