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Sun Valley, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Sun Valley is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,226. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,226 Population 4/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$23,626 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,626 median income, 10.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Sun Valley

Sun Valley is a suburb of Gladstone in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Sun Valley had a population of 1,296 people.

People

Population1,226
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$23,626
Per Capita$23,626
Unemployment10.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership69.7%
Housing Units490

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population1,226
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates-23.8752°, 151.2575°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,626
Median Age38.0 years

About Sun Valley

Sun Valley is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,226. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Sun Valley has a population of 1,226 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,226
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
291.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sun Valley vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sun Valley is $23,626, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,626 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $454, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 116 business establishments.

Income: Sun Valley vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,626
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,626
Avg Weekly Wage$454

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sun Valley is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 69.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 490 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.7%
Owner-Occupied69.7%
Renter-Occupied30.3%
Housing Units490

Property Tax

Climate in Sun Valley

Sun Valley has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.7° 154.3
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.5° 155.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.5° 103.1
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.7° / 28.6° 42.1
May 21.6°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.1° 31.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.8° 36.8
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.5° 24.8
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 24.9° 32.7
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27.1° 29.5
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 18.9° / 28.9° 50.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.4° 57.0
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.4° 115.6
Sun Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-23.8752°N, 151.2575°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 150 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 59 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 235 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 184 km
1980 Simon Category 3 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Sun Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Sun Valley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in Sun Valley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Gas Stations in Sun Valley

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #11539075205

Airports Near Sun Valley

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Agnes Water private Airport-Small Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing Area-Small Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow Airport-Small Airport
Old Station Airfield-Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters-Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters-Small Airport
private runway agnes waters-Small Airport
Rodds Bay Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sun Valley

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gladstone Baptist Church
Port City Christian Church
Port City Christian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Valley

What is the population of Sun Valley?

Sun Valley has a population of 1,226 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Sun Valley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,626, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sun Valley?

Sun Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

How is the job market in Sun Valley?

The job market in Sun Valley faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $454. There are 116 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sun Valley?

The median home value in Sun Valley is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 69.7%.

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