Sunbury
Sunbury Property & Rent
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Sunbury Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Sunbury Community Overview
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📍 About Sunbury
SUNBURY is situated in Northern Melbourne and is home to 38,851 residents with a population density of 294 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $0.7M, representing an 85% increase over the past decade. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.5M following a 61% rise over the same 10-year period.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight two prominent secondary schools in the area: Sunbury Downs Secondary College, which ranks #167 among public schools, and Salesian College Sunbury, positioned at #207 among private institutions.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates Sunbury maintains a crime rate of 5575 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the Victorian average of 6810 (0.82x the state average), establishing it as a safe community.
Demographics: The area has a modest Chinese population, with Chinese residents representing 1.30% of the community, totalling approximately 505 people.
Transport: Located approximately 41.9km from the CBD, Sunbury offers a 38-minute drive to the city centre and benefits from convenient rail access via a train station on the Sunbury line.