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Sunbury

VIC 3429 • Greater Melbourne

38,851
Population (2021)
$44,408
Median Income
132.22 km²
Area
310m
Elevation
Semi-RuralCountry FeelFamily-FriendlyCommuter Town

About Sunbury

Sunbury maintains a distinct semi-rural identity 37 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's CBD, a growing town of nearly 39,000 in the Hume municipality. The recently electrified railway provides metropolitan-quality services to Flinders Street, while the surrounding farmland and the Macedon Ranges create a genuine country atmosphere. Sunbury's history includes hosting one of Australia's first rock festivals in 1972-75.

This is Melbourne's best-kept secret for those seeking country living with city access. The township offers quality shopping, heritage pubs, and a genuine main street atmosphere. The Jacksons Hill and nearby wineries provide weekend destinations, while strong schools serve the growing family population. Sunbury attracts families and professionals seeking space, community, and a slower pace while maintaining practical connectivity to Melbourne. Its median income reflects an increasingly professional demographic.

Sunbury falls under postcode 3429 and is governed by Hume Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3429
Urban Area
Craigieburn - Sunbury
LGA
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
Elevation
310m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

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

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$361
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
36,084
Census 2021
38,851
▲ 7.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 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
  • 11. China 134
  • 12. Sri Lanka 126
  • 13. Netherlands 110
  • 14. United States 106
  • 15. Malaysia 93

🧬 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 2021 Census

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%

📊 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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