Sunshine Beach, Australia

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

2,564 Population 7/sq mi density

174 ft Elevation 53 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$30,488 median income, 4.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$278,800 home value, $1,394/mo rent

Sunshine Beach, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$30,488

59% below

$30,488 per capita

Home Value

$278,800

1% below

Median Rent

$1,394/mo

20% above

Unemployment

4.4%

22% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

337 sunny days/yr

Is Sunshine Beach 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 Beach residents earn a median household income of $30,488 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,488. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 244 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunshine Beach is $278,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,394/month.

Climate & Weather

Sunshine Beach has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,564

Median Age49.0 yrs

Density7/mi²

Foreign Born27.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$30,488

Per Capita$30,488

Unemployment4.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$586

Housing

Home Value$278,800

Rent$1,394

Ownership68.4%

Housing Units1,026

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days337/yr

Rain38.7 in/yr

Elevation174 ft

Did You Know?

27.5% of residents are foreign-born.