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Sunshine

VIC 3020 • Greater Melbourne

9,445
Population (2021)
$36,712
Median Income
4.73 km²
Area
$340/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalDiverseUp-and-ComingSuburbanCommuter Belt

About Sunshine

Sunshine is a vibrant and culturally diverse suburb in Melbourne's inner west, located approximately 12 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Brimbank local government area. At an elevation of 40 metres, it sits at the heart of the broader Sunshine urban area and has a population of around 9,400. The suburb has a rich industrial and working-class heritage, and today is one of Melbourne's most multicultural communities, with large Vietnamese, Indian, and Pacific Islander populations contributing to its distinctive character.

Sunshine's busy retail strip along Hampshire Road and Sunshine station precinct offer a diverse range of multicultural restaurants, grocery stores and services that reflect the suburb's cosmopolitan mix. The suburb is well-served by Sunshine railway station, one of Melbourne's most important rail hubs with connections to the city, Geelong, Ballarat and the airport via the Skybus. Ongoing urban renewal and infrastructure investment are reshaping parts of Sunshine, with rising interest from buyers and renters attracted to its proximity to the city and vibrant community life.

Sunshine falls under postcode 3020 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Laverton (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3020
Urban Area
Sunshine
LGA / Council
Brimbank
Federal Electorate
Fraser
State Electorate
Laverton (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.79°, 144.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.73 km²
Elevation
40m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Hampshire Street Sunshine 3020 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Sunshine Market Place, 80 Harvester Road Sunshine 3020 VIC
  • ALDI
    Hampshire Road 324 - 328, Sunshine VIC 3020

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,842
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,768
Census 2021
9,445
▼ 3.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,688
Income 2021
$36,712
▲ 42.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,329
Born Overseas 4,560

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 1,275
  • 2. India 444
  • 3. Nepal 354
  • 4. Philippines 227
  • 5. China 174
  • 6. Myanmar 174
  • 7. New Zealand 130
  • 8. Pakistan 119
  • 9. England 106
  • 10. Italy 95

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,608
Australian 1,487
Vietnamese 1,485
Chinese 699
Irish 620
Indian 406
Scottish 390
Italian 343
Filipino 290
Greek 253

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,060
Both parents born in Australia
5,959
Both parents born overseas
824
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
36.8%
No Religion
31.0%
Buddhism
10.2%
Hinduism
6.7%
Islam
5.7%
Sikhism
1.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
586 (6.2%)
5-14 years
948 (10.0%)
15-19 years
383 (4.1%)
20-24 years
707 (7.5%)
25-34 years
1,982 (21.0%)
35-44 years
1,503 (15.9%)
45-54 years
1,147 (12.1%)
55-64 years
930 (9.8%)
65-74 years
640 (6.8%)
75-84 years
381 (4.0%)
85+ years
229 (2.4%)

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