Sunshine, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

9,558 Population 2/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$23,863 median income, 7.7% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

Sunshine, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,863

68% below

$23,863 per capita

Home Value

$191,600

32% below

Median Rent

$958/mo

18% below

Unemployment

7.7%

114% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Sunshine a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sunshine residents earn a median household income of $23,863 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,863. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 908 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunshine is $191,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $958/month.

Climate & Weather

Sunshine has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,558

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born48.3%

Economy

Median Income$23,863

Per Capita$23,863

Unemployment7.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$459

Housing

Home Value$191,600

Rent$958

Ownership57.9%

Housing Units3,823

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation131 ft

Did You Know?

48.3% of residents are foreign-born.