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House Median
This Suburb $823,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $610,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 26,797
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 7.4%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 5
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Sunshine Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$823K
House Growth
+70% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$610K
Unit Growth
+27% 2014-2024
3BR House
$480/week
2BR House
$453/week
3BR Unit
$500/week
2BR Unit
$430/week

Sunshine Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 26,797 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
2,531
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 359 14.2%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 1,250 49.4%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 86 3.4%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 105 4.1%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 725 28.6%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 6 0.2%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Sunshine Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

9,445
Total Population
1,996
People/km² Density
7.4%
Chinese Population
Above Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
1,608 people
17.0%
2
Aust
1,487 people
15.7%
3
Vietnamese
1,485 people
15.7%
4
Chinese
699 people
7.4%
5
Irish
620 people
6.6%

Transport

14.3 km
Distance to CBD
29 mins
Drive to CBD
38 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 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.