Sun Valley, QLD 4680 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Sun Valley is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4680, home to 1,296 residents with an established residential profile.

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Snapshot

Median rent$260 /wk
Population1,296
Median age38
Area1 km²
To CBD461 km
LGAGladstone

Demographics

Population
1,296
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,520 /week
Median personal income
$699 /week
Median family income
$1,860 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Gladstone
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$260 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Trinity College (Gladstone) Combined · Independent
  • Kin Kora State School Primary · Government
  • Toolooa State High School Secondary · Government
  • Gladstone West State School Primary · Government
  • Gladstone South State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 21 restaurants
  • 10 pubs and bars
  • 115 parks and reserves
  • 29 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 11 supermarkets
  • 54 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 56.4% of the 594 resolvable premises in Sun Valley. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 43.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 56.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 6,998 across the Gladstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,666 theft, 1,439 drug offences, 1,072 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Gladstone — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Sun Valley?

Sun Valley (QLD 4680) had 1,296 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Gladstone local government area.

What is the median rent in Sun Valley?

The median advertised rent in Sun Valley is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Sun Valley?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sun Valley covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Trinity College (Gladstone) (0.5 km), Kin Kora State School (0.7 km), Toolooa State High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Sun Valley?

Sun Valley is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Sun Valley?

Across the surrounding area, 6,998 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,666), drug offences (1,439), violent (1,072). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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