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Algester vs Sunnybank Hills

A data-only, side-by-side comparison of Algester and Sunnybank Hills, two suburbs in Queensland — population, demographics, socio-economic profile and climate, drawn from public sources.

Key differences

  • Sunnybank Hills is the larger of the two, with about 18,085 residents to Algester's 9,020.
  • Sunnybank Hills sits a little higher on the ABS SEIFA index of socio-economic advantage (999 to 984, where about 1000 is the national average).
  • Median weekly household income is higher in Sunnybank Hills ($1,725 to $1,716).
  • Residents are typically older in Sunnybank Hills (median age 37 to 36).

Algester vs Sunnybank Hills side by side

MeasureAlgesterSunnybank Hills
Population (2021)9,02018,085
Median age3637
Median weekly household income$1,716$1,725
SEIFA score984999
Local government areaBrisbaneBrisbane
State / territoryQueenslandQueensland
Avg summer high (Jan)29.4°C29.4°C
Avg winter high (Jul)20.7°C20.7°C
Annual rainfall945 mm945 mm

Climate figures are long-run monthly normals (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Common questions

Is Algester or Sunnybank Hills bigger?

Sunnybank Hills is larger, with about 18,085 residents at the 2021 Census compared with 9,020 in Algester.

Is Algester or Sunnybank Hills warmer?

Algester is generally warmer in summer, with an average January daytime high of 29.4°C compared with 29.4°C.

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