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Sunnybank Hills Suburb Profile and Insights

Report Date: October 2026

Postcode: 4109 (Queensland)

Sunnybank Hills is an established southern Brisbane suburb shaped by rolling terrain, late twentieth-century housing and a strong network of shopping, schools, parks and bus corridors. The suburb was formally named in 1971 and expanded rapidly from the mid-1970s through the 1990s as former orchards, nurseries and farmland gave way to residential estates. Its housing is consequently newer than much of neighbouring Sunnybank, with brick construction, garages, family-sized floor plans and curving subdivision streets forming a large part of the local character.

Detached houses dominate, but the stock is more varied than a single era or style suggests. Earlier high-set brick homes are joined by low-set brick-and-tile houses, large 1980s and 1990s two-storey residences, renovated properties and contemporary replacements. Townhouses provide the main attached-housing alternative and are concentrated on selected sites near Pinelands Road, Symons Road, Jackson Road and major shopping or bus corridors. Conventional apartment living remains a small part of the suburb, while block size, slope and frontage vary between established grids, cul-de-sacs and later infill sites.

The north-eastern area around Pinelands Road and Beenleigh Road combines some of the earlier suburban streets with Pinelands Plaza, buses and access towards nearby railway stations outside the suburb. Central streets around Symons Road, Hellawell Road and Jackson Road are strongly influenced by Sunnybank Hills State School, local parks and a mixture of detached homes and townhouse complexes. Farther south and east, the areas around Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown, Calam Road, Compton Road and Gowan Road contain later housing, substantial two-storey homes and the suburb’s greatest concentration of shopping, library and service amenity.

Sunnybank Hills supports a practical suburban routine with supermarkets, specialty food stores, medical practices, a Council library and neighbourhood shopping available locally. Stable Swamp Creek and other drainage corridors bring green space through parts of the suburb, while Robert Mitchell Park, Jackson Road Park, Westaway Park and smaller reserves provide recreation close to home. Bus access is extensive, and drivers have several routes towards the Gateway and Pacific motorways, Acacia Ridge, Upper Mount Gravatt and surrounding employment centres. The result is a spacious, well-serviced suburb whose individual pockets offer meaningfully different housing eras, street forms and levels of access.

Sunnybank Hills has 42 parks. The predominant age group is 35-39 years.

The area of Sunnybank Hills is 7.4 square kilometres. It has a population of approximately 18,085 people.

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Summary

Suburb Area7.4 km²
Predominant Age Group35-39 years

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Housing Tenure Breakdown
Owned outright
35.74% (2,046)
Owned with mortgage
30.92% (1,770)
Rented
30.35% (1,737)
Other / not stated
2.99% (171)
Tenure breakdown (percent and count)
TenurePercentCount
Owned outright35.74%2,046
Owned with mortgage30.92%1,770
Rented30.35%1,737
Other / not stated2.99%171
Total dwellings100.00%5,724

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Dwelling Structure Breakdown
Detached Houses
84.74% (4,848)
Townhouses and Terrace Homes
13.63% (780)
Apartments and Units
0.26% (15)
Alternative or Specialised Dwellings
1.36% (78)

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Lending Considerations

Estimated Lending SensitivityGeneral - Subject To Lender Assessment

An indicative view of how lenders may assess property security in this suburb based on market characteristics such as liquidity, housing mix, supply levels, and price stability. These factors may influence lending conditions including loan-to-value ratios (LVR), valuation approaches, and overall lender appetite. Individual lending outcomes vary by lender, property, and personal circumstances. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Buyers should confirm lending conditions with their lender, broker, or financial professional before making decisions. Learn how location affects lending.

 

Suburb Features

Parks42
Suburb TypeUrban
Suburb Position/TrajectoryEstablished Residential
Lifestyle CategoryFamily Suburban
Market MaturityEstablished

 

Travel Times To/From Sunnybank Hills

M1 Access (Peak)24 mins
M1 Access (Off-peak)10 mins
Brisbane CBD (Peak)55 mins
Brisbane CBD (Off-peak)28 mins
Surfers Paradise (Peak)120 mins
Surfers Paradise (Off-peak)65 mins
Brisbane Airport (Peak)45 mins
Brisbane Airport (Off-peak)28 mins

 

Local Schools Near Sunnybank Hills

Schools within:

Combined Primary & Secondary
Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre (Sunnybank Hills)

Primary Schools
Sunnybank Hills State School
Runcorn Heights State School
Runcorn State School
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School (Sunnybank)
Warrigal Road State School
Sunnybank State School
MacGregor State School

Secondary Schools
Runcorn State High School
Carinity Education - Southside (Sunnybank)
Sunnybank State High School
St Thomas More College (Sunnybank)

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School Information: Copyright © State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2026. School information is provided for general reference only. Parents and carers should confirm enrolment eligibility, catchment areas, and enrolment requirements directly with the relevant school or education authority, as policies and boundaries may change.

 

Notable Sunnybank Hills Streets

Compton Road
Compton Road is one of the main transport corridors running through Sunnybank Hills and plays an important role in connecting the suburb with surrounding parts of southern Brisbane. The road passes through a mixture of established residential neighbourhoods, schools and commercial areas while linking with major routes leading toward Calamvale, Runcorn and the wider Brisbane road network. Because of its length and connectivity, Compton Road is one of the most recognisable and frequently travelled roads within the suburb.

Calam Road
Calam Road runs through the heart of Sunnybank Hills and serves as a key route linking residential areas with the suburb’s major retail and dining precincts. The street is closely associated with the Sunnybank Hills and Calamvale shopping areas, where a large concentration of restaurants, supermarkets and specialty stores reflects the suburb’s strong multicultural character. Its central location and access to major commercial centres have made Calam Road one of the suburb’s most prominent local roads.

Pinelands Road
Pinelands Road is a well known street in Sunnybank Hills that connects several residential pockets with the surrounding commercial and community facilities of the area. The road provides access to the Pinelands Plaza shopping centre and nearby schools, making it a familiar route for many residents in the suburb. Its combination of residential frontage and proximity to retail amenities contributes to its importance within the local street network.

Gowan Road
Gowan Road forms an important east–west route through Sunnybank Hills and connects the suburb with neighbouring areas including Sunnybank and Runcorn. The road passes through established residential neighbourhoods as well as sections of local commercial activity, giving it a mixture of suburban and urban characteristics. Its accessibility to schools, parks and nearby shopping areas makes it a well recognised street within the suburb.

Compton Road
Shopping access, arterial movement and local services give this road a major role in Sunnybank Hills. Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown sits at the Compton Road and Calam Road corner, so the street is directly tied to supermarkets, the library, discount retail, pharmacies, food outlets, bus access and everyday errands. Buyers looking near Compton Road are generally weighing convenience and road exposure, because the strongest value is access to services and movement across the south-side network rather than quietness. The road also links toward Calamvale, Stretton, Runcorn and the Gateway Motorway, making it highly practical for households with school, work and shopping trips spread across multiple suburbs.

Calam Road
A direct connection to Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown gives this street major local relevance, particularly for residents who want supermarkets, library services, shops, buses and casual dining close to home. The road also helps connect the suburb toward Calamvale, Parkinson and the wider south-side residential belt, so it carries both neighbourhood and commuter value. For buyers, the appeal depends heavily on the section, because parts close to the shopping centre are busier and more service-oriented while nearby residential pockets can feel more settled. The street is a strong inclusion because it captures the practical, car-and-bus friendly nature of Sunnybank Hills, where daily convenience is shaped by large shopping centres, school access, arterial roads and a spread-out suburban form rather than a single village high street.

Pinelands Road
Bus access, shopping proximity and cross-suburb movement make this one of Sunnybank Hills' most important practical streets. The Pinelands Road and Hellawell Road area is served by multiple bus routes, and the broader corridor links residents toward Sunnybank, Sunnybank Plaza, Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown and surrounding south-side suburbs. For buyers, the street offers a mix of detached housing, townhouse and apartment access depending on the section, with value often tied to transport, food shopping, school catchments and the ability to reach major roads quickly.

Hellawell Road
A strong residential and transport role gives this street genuine local importance, particularly around its connection with Pinelands Road and nearby bus services. The street sits within one of the suburb's more recognisable residential corridors, with houses, townhouses and community movement all shaped by access to shops, schools and south-side arterial roads. For buyers, Hellawell Road can offer a practical balance between suburban living and convenience, especially for households wanting Sunnybank Hills access without sitting directly on Compton Road or Calam Road. The street also gives useful movement toward Algester, Stretton, Pinelands Road and Sunnybank's retail precincts.

Symons Road
Sunnybank Hills State School gives this street a major education and family identity, with the school addressed to Symons Road and widely recognised as one of the suburb's key public anchors. For buyers, school proximity can be a central consideration, particularly in a suburb where family demand, catchment interest, cultural community networks and access to tutoring, shopping and public transport all influence property decisions. The street itself has a more residential feel than the shopping-centre roads, but the school adds traffic, recognition and local importance. It is valuable because it shows Sunnybank Hills as a family suburb rather than only a retail and transport location. Nearby homes benefit from access to the school, buses, parks, Pinelands Road and the major shopping areas without needing to live directly beside the busiest commercial intersections.

 

 

Disclaimer: This data was current as of October 2026. Some information is based on data from the last Australian Census and may not reflect more recent demographic or economic changes. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or reliability. The data is presented for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from its use. Users should verify details with relevant sources and seek professional advice where appropriate for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.

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