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Sunrise Beach, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Sunrise Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,386. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
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People
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| Population | 3,386 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.4165°, 153.1031° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.7 inches (982 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,426 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,386. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sunrise Beach vs Australia Average
Income: Sunrise Beach vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,426 |
| 62% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,426 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $547 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 322 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $286,200 |
| 2% above Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,431 |
| 23% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,354 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -26.4165°N, 153.1031°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in |
Sunrise Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (1.7").
Schools in Sunrise Beach
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Beach State High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sunrise Beach
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc 96.1 | adult contemporary, commercial | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Hot 91.1 | commercial | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Sunshine FM 104.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Sunrise Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooroy Saw Mill site | ||||
| Eumundi Museum | ||||
| Nambour Museum | ||||
| Nambour Museum | ||||
| Noosa Shire Museum | ||||
| The Heritage Centre | ||||
| Yandina Historic House |
Libraries in Sunrise Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cooroy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maroochydore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noosa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woombye School of Arts | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sunrise Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Tree Market | |||||
| Eumundi Markets | |||||
| Fishermans Road Market | |||||
| Fishermans Road Market | |||||
| Noosa Farmers Market | |||||
| Yandina Country Markets |
Cafes in Sunrise Beach
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sunrise Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Pot Brewery | ||||
| Heads of Noosa | ||||
| Sunshine Brewery | ||||
| Terella Brewing |
Airports Near Sunrise Beach
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | Large Airport |
| Caboolture Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Caloundra Airport | CUD | Small Airport |
| Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private? | — | Small Airport |
| Cooloola Village Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Donnybrook Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Driftn-in Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gympie Airport | GYP | Small Airport |
| Hazelton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kilcoy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Landsborough Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mccarons private strip | — | Small Airport |
| mount archer | — | Small Airport |
| Noosa Airport | NSV | Small Airport |
| Rainbow Beach Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tangalooma Airport | TAN | Small Airport |
| Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private) | — | Small Airport |
| Watts Bridge Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Sunrise Beach
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nicklin Lodge |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sunrise Beach?
Sunrise Beach has a population of 3,386 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sunrise Beach expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,426, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $286,200 (2% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,431 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Sunrise Beach?
Sunrise Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.
How is the job market in Sunrise Beach?
Sunrise Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $547. There are 322 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sunrise Beach?
The median home value in Sunrise Beach is $286,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,431. The homeownership rate is 72.2%.