Sunshine North
VIC 3020 • Greater Melbourne
About Sunshine North
Sunshine North is a working-class suburb 12 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's CBD, positioned between Sunshine and Keilor East in the Brimbank municipality. The suburb lacks its own station but is close to Albion and Sunshine hubs. Post-war homes on good-sized blocks characterise the residential streets.
This is authentic multicultural Melbourne—Vietnamese, African, and Pacific Islander communities have established roots here, bringing diverse food options and cultural vibrancy. The area offers genuine affordability close to inner Melbourne. Sunshine North attracts working families, new migrants, and those seeking western suburbs value without sacrificing accessibility.
Sunshine North falls under postcode 3020 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the St Albans (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
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Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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Adelaide Street
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16 Drummartin Street
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Furlong Road
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Cnr Furlong Rd & Cooke Ave
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2 Willey Street
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Northumberland Road
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Murray Street (Cnr Ralph St)
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Kermeen Street
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22 Station Place
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Monash Street
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81-83 Westmoreland Road
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Graham Street
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Duke Street
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196 Glengala Road
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515 Fitzgerald Road
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Links Street
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2a Killeen Street
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Lachlan Road
Housing 2021 Census
54 state housing + 23 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 3,341
- 2. Malta 418
- 3. India 330
- 4. Philippines 226
- 5. Myanmar 213
- 6. Italy 193
- 7. China 126
- 8. New Zealand 100
- 9. Pakistan 100
- 10. Malaysia 94
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)