Sunshine
Sunshine Property & Rent
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Sunshine 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
Sunshine Community Overview
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Sunshine Schools
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📍 About Sunshine
SUNSHINE is located in Western Melbourne. According to ABS 2021 Census, the suburb has a population of 9,445 residents with a density of 1996 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $0.8M, representing a 70% increase over the past 10 years, while the median unit price is $0.6M, up 27% over the same period.
Education: The area is served by nearby private school Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, which achieved a ranking of #122 among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 26797 per 100,000 residents, which is 3.93 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing Sunshine in the high crime category.
Demographics: Chinese residents make up 7.40% of the population (approximately 698 people), a figure that aligns closely with the Victorian average.
Transport: The suburb sits approximately 14.3km from the CBD, with a typical car journey taking 29 minutes. Sunshine is serviced by a train station on the Sunbury line.