Sunset

Sunset has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area around the suburb of Sunset, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census period ending 2021, the estimated population as of November 2025 is around 2,231. This reflects an increase of 94 people (4.4%) compared to the 2021 Census figure of 2,137 people. The change was inferred from the resident population estimate of 2,233 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,083 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 4.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area average of 2.6%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead to future population dynamics, projections indicate a decline in overall population by 78 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow by 56 people.

The level of residential development activity in Sunset is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Sunset has substantially lower development levels than Rest of Qld. The development pattern in Sunset is also well below national averages.

Population projections show stability or decline, which should result in reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Sunset has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to affect this area: Mount Isa Mines' Black Star Open Cut Project, Mount Isa Police Accommodation and Justice System Resourcing, Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Plan, Essential Pipeline Works - City Low and High Systems. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Sunset shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Sunset has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominently represented by manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relative. As of June 2025, 1,282 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.2% below Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Sunset is high at 71.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key employment sectors include mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Sunset specializes in mining, with an employment share 9.2 times the regional level. Conversely, construction has lower representation at 4.7% versus the regional average of 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending Jun-25, employment increased by 0.2% while labour force grew by 0.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Sunset's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.0% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Sunset had a median income among taxpayers of $73,052 and an average income of $83,797. These figures are significantly higher than national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for median income in Sunset would be approximately $83,272 and average income around $95,520 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Sunset rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 90th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that the predominant cohort spans 37.0% of locals (825 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, consistent with broader regional trends where 31.7% fall into this category. Sunset demonstrates considerable affluence with 33.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.8% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

Sunset is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Sunset's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.5% houses and 9.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld which had 77.3% houses and 22.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Sunset was at 18.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.1% and rented ones at 46.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,500, aligning with Non-Metro Qld's average. However, the median weekly rent figure was $349, higher than Non-Metro Qld's $220. Nationally, Sunset's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,500 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $349 compared to the national figure of $375.

Sunset has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.9% of all households, including 35.1% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.1%, with lone person households at 23.8% and group households at 3.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

Sunset faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (7.3%) and certificates (36.4%).

Educational participation is high at 33.0%, including 14.2% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education. Educational provision includes Sunset State School and Mount Isa Flexible School, serving a total of 313 students. The area's educational conditions are varied (ICSEA: 750). Educational provision is conventional, split between one primary and one secondary institution.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Sunset's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Sunset's health outcomes show excellent results, notably among younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 60% of Sunset's total population (1,347 people) has private health cover, compared to Rest of Qld's 57.6%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.1% and 5.6% of residents respectively. A total of 77.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Rest of Qld's 76.2%. Sunset has 9.1% of its population aged 65 and over (203 people).

Sunset ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Sunset's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.6% of its population being citizens and 82.4% born in Australia. English was spoken exclusively at home by 90.8% of residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 50.6%, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (26.0%), English (21.9%), and Australian Aboriginal (15.2%). Notably, Filipino representation in Sunset was higher at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 2.0%, while Hungarian stood at 0.4% versus 0.1%, and New Zealand at 1.1% against a regional average of 0.7%.

Sunset hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Sunset's median age of 31 years is significantly younger than Rest of Qld's 41 and considerably younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 18.9% of Sunset's population, higher than Rest of Qld, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 5.0%, lower than Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 17.7% to 18.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.5% to 10.4%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 17.2% to 15.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Sunset. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 49 people (12%), from 421 to 471. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45-54 and 55-64 cohorts.