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SUNSHINE阳光区

Western Melbourne
中文/EN
House Median
Local$823,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$610,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate26,797
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local7.4%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local0
Nearby5
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

SUNSHINE Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

SUNSHINE median house price is $823K, with +70% growth over 10 years, 24% below Melbourne median, unit median $610K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$823,000
House Growth
+70%2014-2024
Unit Price
$610,000
Unit Growth
+27%2014-2024
3BR House
$480/wk
2BR House
$453/wk
3BR Unit
$500/wk
2BR Unit
$430/wk

SUNSHINE Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 26,797 per 100k residents, 293% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 26,797 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
2,531
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

SUNSHINE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 9,445, 7.4% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

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

Top 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
To CBD
29 min
Drive to CBD
38 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Sunbury line

SUNSHINE Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

5 quality schools nearby, top score 74.7.

SUNSHINE Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 7 neighbours
ARDEER
$742KHouse
$600KUnit
BRAYBROOK
$743KHouse
$630KUnit
ALBION
$750KHouse
$282KUnit
SUNSHINE WEST
$713KHouse
$647KUnit
TOTTENHAM
-House
-Unit
BROOKLYN
$715KHouse
$605KUnit
SUNSHINE NORTH
$755KHouse
$415KUnit

Click to view each suburb's detail page

SUNSHINE Overview

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.

SUNSHINE FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, SUNSHINE has a median house price of $0.8M, up 70% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.6M, up 27% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.