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VIC · Hume Council

Sunbury, VIC, 3429

Current weather

10.9°CRain showers

91% humidity · 38.5 km/h wind · 13.6° / 10.4° today · 12.5 mm rain

Desirability index

55.5/100

#230 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Sunbury is a larger established suburb in the Hume area, home to around 38,851 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,768 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+0%), roughly 71.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 14 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 36 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
38,851
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,925
Dwelling vacancy
4.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
686 of 14,804
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
63.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,098 / 580 / 1,033

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
2,768
Against the person
501
Against property
1,507
Rate per 1,000 residents
71.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 78 residents
State safety percentile
63th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+0.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage192
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle280
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store165
  • B49 Other Theft301
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order432

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
14
Median school ICSEA (14 schools)
1,020
  • Goonawarra Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Holy Trinity Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Killara Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Kismet Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolPrimary
  • Red Rock Christian CollegeCombined
  • Salesian College SunburySecondary
  • St Anne's SchoolPrimary
  • Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist SchoolSpecial
  • Sunbury CollegeSecondary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

271 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Sunbury Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Sunbury Railway Station
  • Sunbury Station
  • Sunbury Station
  • Sunbury Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

36 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 11/11/2024 and 11/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER FREEWAY, CALDER IN-GAP RAMP OF10 Nov 2024 – 10 Nov 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 20/11/2024 and 11/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER FREEWAY, CALDER IN-VINEYARD RAMP OF19 Nov 2024 – 10 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER IN-VINEYARD RAMP OF, VINEYARD ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VINEYARD ROAD, OLD VINEYARD ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VINEYARD-CALDER IN RAMP ON, VINEYARD ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VINEYARD ROAD, CALDER IN-VINEYARD RAMP OF30 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CALDER IN-VINEYARD RAMP OF, VINEYARD ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VINEYARD ROAD, OLD VINEYARD ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VINEYARD-CALDER IN RAMP ON, VINEYARD ROAD30 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 01/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.VINEYARD ROAD, CALDER IN-VINEYARD RAMP OF30 Jun 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

257 planning-related records

2021· 130 proposals

  • November 2021

  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    8 TURNER CT SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2021

  • BUILDING & WORKS FOR A TAKEAWAY FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES
    47 GAP RD SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR A FOOD AND DRINK PREMISES, ASSOCIATED ADVERTISING SIGNAGE AND REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING
    13 EVANS ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH AN EXISTING DWELLING
    85 HOMESTEAD WAY SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A COLOURBOND SHED
    95 SETTLEMENT RD WEST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING
    66 MCEWEN DR SUNBURY 3429NOD issued by a delegate
  • MULTI LOT STAGED SUBDIVISION, INTERIM ACCESS TO A ROAD IN A ROAD ZONE AND REMOVAL OF VEGETATION
    155 VINEYARD RD SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF EIGHT DWELLINGS
    675 SUNBURY RD SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION
    5 MOORE RD SUNBURY 3429Withdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND (DOUBLE STOREY) DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    35 OXLEY ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS AND ONE SINGLE STOREY DWELLING TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING
    64 STATION ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF AN OUTBUILDING (CAR PORT)
    85 HOMESTEAD WAY SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DWELLING TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DWELLING AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXISTING DWELLING
    7 AITKEN ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) WAREHOUSES AND REDUCTION IN THE CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT
    13 FREDERICK ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • MULTI-LOT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION IN STAGES, SUBDIVISION OF LAND ADJACENT TO A ROAD ZONE CATEGORY 1, CREATION OF RESERVE AND REMOVAL OF EASEMENT
    215 OLD VINEYARD RD SUNBURY 3429In progress
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO WAREHOUSES AND ANCILLARY OFFICES AND REDUCTION IN THE CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT
    14 BUBECK ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SUBDIVISION OF 18 LOTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF 18 DWELLINGS, REMOVAL OF VEGETATION, CATEGORY 1 ROAD ZONE
    370A RIDDELL RD SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION OF PS 841318B [SPEAR REF # S181267V]
    20 MILLER ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • DISPLAY OF PROMOTIONAL SIGNAGE
    45 GELLIES RD SUNBURY 3429Lapsed
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF NINE DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS ACROSS TWO LOTS
    17 HARKER ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION PS 901473G (SPEAR REF S180823A)
    24 MELBA AVE SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PS 837197K [SPEAR # S180833S]
    7 OXLEY ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 LOT SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PS 848178C [SPEAR REF S180841T]
    2 AUGUSTA CL SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DEVELOPMENT OF TWENTY DWELLINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    11-13 MITCHELLS LANE SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PS 836598V (SPEAR REF # S180004E)
    36 BLAXLAND DR SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR TWO DWELLINGS
    21 POWLETT ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE DWELLINGS
    91 ANDERSON RD SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLING A SHIPPING CONTAINER AT THE SUNBURY MENS SHED
    158-160 EVANS ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • USE OF LAND AS TEMPORARY CAR PARK
    29-35 GAP RD SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    21 CORNISH ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 35 LOT SUBDIVISION
    165 MITCHELLS LANE SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • BUILDINGS AND WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ERECTION AND DISPLAY OF ILLUMINATED ADVERTISING SIGNAGE (PUBLICISING THE SALE OF LAND)
    100 VINEYARD RD SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DISPLAY OF A SINGLE FLOODLIT SIGN
    41 MITCHELLS LANE SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • ERECTION AND DISPLAY OF AN EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ADVERTISING SIGNAGE FOR A DOUBLE SIDED MAJOR PROMOTIONAL SIGN
    105 VINEYARD RD SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    23 CORNISH ST SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 LOT SUBDIVISION PS902748M - SPEAR # S180107H
    30 LINDSAY AVE SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF A RESTRICTED RETAIL PREMISES AND A MEDICAL CENTRE AND THE REDUCTION IN THE PROVISION OF BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCOMPANYING PLANS
    3 DEVENY RD SUNBURY 3429Withdrawn
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A TWO STOREY DWELLING AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DWELLING
    6 KEMP PL SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND FOR ONE DWELLING, AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING
    68 MENZIES DR SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VARIATION OF A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AND CONSENT TO BUILD OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENDORSED PLANS
    9 ALEXANDER CT SUNBURY 3429Permit issued by the RA
2020· 127 proposals

127 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bundanoon Avenue/Canterbury AvenueBus stop
  • Bus stop
  • Canterbury Avenue/Riddell RoadBus stop
  • Canterbury Hills Terminus/Canterbury AvenueBus stop
  • Lawrence Avenue/Fullbrook DriveBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

71 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Abelia Court ReservePark
  • Acheron Court ReservePark
  • Albert Road Nature ReservePark
  • Anderson Road ReservePark
  • Angela Potts ParkPark
  • Apex ParkPark
  • Baradine Court WalkwayPark
  • Barrington Lane ReservePark
  • Blind Creek ParklandsPark
  • Carlson Street ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
8
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist WarehouseEvans Streetpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Evans Street Clinicclinic
  • Gap Road Medical Centreyes
  • Sunbury Denture Clinicdentist
  • Sunbury Medical Centreyes
  • Vineyard Medical Centremulti_purpose
  • Yesyes

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

10 state heritage places

  • BLUESTONE ROAD BRIDGE OVER JACKSONS CKNH1426
  • CALOOLANH0937
  • CRAIGLEENH0677
  • EMU BOTTOMNH0274
  • JACKSONS CREEK RAIL BRIDGENH1692
  • KISMET CREEK RAIL BRIDGENH1441
  • RAILWAY BRIDGE SUNBURY HILLNH1964
  • RIDDELL RD BRIDGE OVER RAILWAYNH1694
  • RUPERTSWOODNH0275
  • WATER TOWERNH1673

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Gumboots Early Learning Jacksons Hillchildcare
  • Kiddie Covechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
170
Parks (OSM)
146

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
55.5/100
Cohort rank
#230 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Gumboots Early Learning Jacksons Hillchildcarechildcare
  • Kiddie Covechildcarechildcare
  • BLUESTONE ROAD BRIDGE OVER JACKSONS CKheritageNH1426
  • CALOOLAheritageNH0937
  • CRAIGLEEheritageNH0677
  • EMU BOTTOMheritageNH0274
  • JACKSONS CREEK RAIL BRIDGEheritageNH1692
  • KISMET CREEK RAIL BRIDGEheritageNH1441
  • RAILWAY BRIDGE SUNBURY HILLheritageNH1964
  • RIDDELL RD BRIDGE OVER RAILWAYheritageNH1694

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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