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Sunbury

VIC 3429 • Greater Melbourne

38,851
Population (2021)
$100,100
Median Household Income
132.22 km²
Area
$361/wk
Median Rent
Semi-RuralFamily-FriendlyCommuter BeltEstablishedHistoric
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About Sunbury

Sunbury is a satellite town on Melbourne's north-western fringe, 38 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Hume. The 2021 Census counted 38,851 residents, up from 36,084 in 2016, with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $1,925 a week. The locality covers about 132 square kilometres of township, housing estates and farmland, so it still reads as semi-rural even as newer estates fill in. Homes range from older houses near the historic centre to family houses on the outskirts.

Sunbury station is beside the Evans Street shops, a short walk from Sunbury Square, and is the terminus of Metro's Sunbury line, which runs through the Metro Tunnel to Town Hall in about 47 to 50 minutes. V/Line Bendigo and Echuca services also stop there, and local buses serve the estates, Melbourne Airport and Airport West. Jacksons Creek, the cafes on Evans and O'Shanassy streets, and the historic Rupertswood estate, locally tied to the origins of the Ashes, give the centre a country-town character. Salesian College, Sunbury College and Sunbury Downs College are among the schools, and the town suits families who want space and a main street, with the Calder Freeway for the drive into Melbourne.

Sunbury falls under postcode 3429 and is governed by the Hume Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hawke, while state elections fall under the Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3429
Urban Area
Craigieburn - Sunbury
LGA / Council
Hume
Federal Electorate
Hawke
State Electorate
Sunbury (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.55°, 144.71°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
132.22 km²
Population Density
294 /km²
Elevation
310m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Sunbury for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$675K
247 sales · ▲ 1.2% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$495K
34 sales · ▼ 4.3% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3429

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3429, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,437
Median 2023–24
$64,146
▲ 22.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$74,429

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3429; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$36,036
Personal Income 2021
$44,408
▲ 23.2% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$44,408 / yr
$854/wk
Household
$100,100 / yr
$1925/wk
Family
$116,428 / yr
$2239/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$361
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.2%

123 state housing + 44 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Sunbury
0.2 km
3 min

Bus Services

  • 481, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489 — Sunbury station and local estates 10-20 min
  • 479 — Westfield Airport West via Melbourne Airport about 45-70 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
38 km
By Train
About 47 to 50 min to Town Hall on the Sunbury line via the Metro Tunnel. Change at Town Hall for Flinders Street. V/Line also runs to Southern Cross.
By Car (Peak)
50-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ The Calder Freeway is the main road link. The station is in the town centre beside Evans Street. Metro trains do not run via the City Loop.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Evans Street, Sunbury Square and the station are easy on foot, but the housing estates and rural edges of this large locality need a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Evans Road & Riddell Road Sunbury 3429 VIC
  • Woolworths
    25-47 Horne Street Sunbury 3429 VIC

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of Sunbury

Census 2016
36,084
Census 2021
38,851
▲ 7.7% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~41,830

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hume Local Government Area, which contains Sunbury. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 66.4%
Motor vehicle theft
514.6 / 100k
2yr Up 88.6% 10yr Down 13.5%
Non-FV assault
287.6 / 100k
2yr Up 10.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
2.5 / 100k
2yr Down 45.3% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
1,209.7 / 100k
2yr Up 80.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Hume →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 30,788
Born Overseas 6,570

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,340
  • 2. India 671
  • 3. New Zealand 647
  • 4. Philippines 334
  • 5. Scotland 231
  • 6. Italy 217
  • 7. Malta 195
  • 8. Germany 183
  • 9. Ireland 156
  • 10. South Africa 152

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 14,714
Australian 14,557
Irish 5,014
Scottish 4,066
Italian 2,653
German 1,533
Maltese 1,482
Indian 855
Dutch 747
Greek 522

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

22,255
Both parents born in Australia
9,676
Both parents born overseas
5,370
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.0%
No Religion
42.7%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,334 (6.0%)
5-14 years
5,044 (13.0%)
15-19 years
2,367 (6.1%)
20-24 years
2,345 (6.0%)
25-34 years
5,488 (14.1%)
35-44 years
5,237 (13.5%)
45-54 years
5,292 (13.6%)
55-64 years
4,856 (12.5%)
65-74 years
3,551 (9.1%)
75-84 years
1,682 (4.3%)
85+ years
659 (1.7%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunbury known for? +

Sunbury is known as a semi-rural town on Melbourne's north-western edge, with a historic main street, Jacksons Creek and the Rupertswood estate, which is locally linked to the origins of the Ashes. The centre still has the feel of a country town, while newer housing estates have spread into the surrounding farmland. It sits in the City of Hume, on the edge of the Macedon Ranges.

How far is Sunbury from Melbourne CBD? +

Sunbury is 38 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD. The drive via the Calder Freeway is typically about 35 to 45 minutes off-peak and about 50 to 75 minutes in peak traffic. Metro trains take about 47 to 50 minutes to Town Hall through the Metro Tunnel.

Does Sunbury have public transport? +

Yes. Sunbury station, beside the Evans Street shops, is the terminus of the Metro Sunbury line and a stop for V/Line Bendigo and Echuca trains. Local routes including 481 and 485 to 489 serve the estates from the station, and route 479 runs to Westfield Airport West via Melbourne Airport.

Is Sunbury a good place to live? +

Sunbury suits families and commuters who want a town centre, local schools and more space than the middle suburbs, with a train back to Melbourne. The trade-off is distance: the CBD is 38 kilometres away, and many trips outside Evans Street need a car. The 2021 median household income was $1,925 a week, a little above the national median.

What is the postcode for Sunbury? +

The postcode for Sunbury, Victoria is 3429. It covers the Sunbury locality in the City of Hume, on Melbourne's north-western fringe.

What is the average income in Sunbury? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Sunbury is about $854 per week (around $44,400 per year). The median household income is $1,925 per week and the median family income is $2,239 per week.

What is the median house price in Sunbury? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $675,000, up 1.2% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $495,300, down 4.3% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Sunbury? +

The median age in Sunbury is 38. The largest age group is 25–34 (5,488 residents, around 14%). Around 25% of residents are under 20 and about 15% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Sunbury a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sunbury is part of the Hume LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Sunbury? +

The population of Sunbury is 38,851 according to the 2021 Census, up 7.7% from 36,084 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Sunbury is around 41,830. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Sunbury? +

In Sunbury, the median weekly rent is $361, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 (2021 Census).