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Sunshine Acres, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Sunshine Acres is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 918. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
C+Climate
| Population | 918 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.3581°, 152.7877° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (785 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $24,437 |
| Median Age | 44.0 years |
About Sunshine Acres
Sunshine Acres is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 918. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Sunshine Acres vs Australia Average
Income: Sunshine Acres vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $24,437 |
| 67% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,437 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $470 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 87 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $169,000 |
| 40% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $845 |
| 27% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 95.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.6% |
| Housing Units | 367 |
Property Tax
Climate in Sunshine Acres
Sunshine Acres has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.3°C), the coldest is Jul (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 287.9 sq mi (745.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.3581°N, 152.7877°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in |
Sunshine Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in June to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (1.5").
Radio Stations near Sunshine Acres
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Bundy | good times and greatest hits, greatest hits | AAC 130 kbps | |
| CherbOURg Radio | community, indigenous | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Sunshine Acres
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrum and District Museum | ||||
| Doll Museum | ||||
| Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum | ||||
| Maryborough Bond Store Museum | ||||
| Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum | ||||
| The Story Book | ||||
| Whistle Stop Rail Museum | ||||
| Wide Bay Hospitals Museum |
Libraries in Sunshine Acres
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrum Heads Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hervey Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Howard Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodgate Beach Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sunshine Acres
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sunshine Acres
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bundaberg Airport | BDB | Medium Airport |
| Hervey Bay Airport | HVB | Medium Airport |
| Aquila Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Biggenden Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bully Yard private Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Childers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cooloola Village Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | MBH | Small Airport |
| North Gregory/Elliott Field | — | Small Airport |
| Orchid Beach Airport | OKB | Small Airport |
| Pacific Haven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rainbow Beach Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Toby's Gap Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sunshine Acres?
Sunshine Acres has a population of 918 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 287.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Sunshine Acres expensive to live in?
The median household income is $24,437, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Sunshine Acres?
Sunshine Acres has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.
How is the job market in Sunshine Acres?
Sunshine Acres has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $470. There are 87 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Sunshine Acres?
The median home value in Sunshine Acres is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 95.4%.