Sunshine Coast, Australia

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0

A Great

346,522 Population 376/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$231,000 home value, $1,155/mo rent

Sunshine Coast, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$231,000

18% below

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

1% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

337 sunny days/yr

Is Sunshine Coast a Good Place to Live?

4.2 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Sunshine Coast residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 107 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunshine Coast is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,155/month.

Climate & Weather

Sunshine Coast 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

Population346,522

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density376/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,058

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+

Home Value$231,000

Rent$1,155

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units138,609

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days337/yr

Rain38.7 in/yr

Elevation30 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.