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VIC · Brimbank Council

Sunshine North, VIC, 3020

Current weather

13°CRain showers

78% humidity · 30.2 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.3 mm rain

Desirability index

26.4/100

#357 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Sunshine North is a mid-sized suburb in the Brimbank area, home to around 12,047 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,406 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 116.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 12 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
12,047
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,399
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
283 of 4,145
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
49.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
401 / 497 / 163

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)
1,406
Against the person
131
Against property
917
Rate per 1,000 residents
116.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 92 residents
State safety percentile
79.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-3%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft124
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle273
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store101
  • B49 Other Theft92
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order137

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
967
  • Albion North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Furlong Park School For Deaf ChildrenSpecial
  • St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary
  • Sunshine Christian SchoolPrimary
  • Sunshine North Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

43 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Harvester Rd/Ballarat Rd
  • Meadowbank Dr/Furlong Rd
  • Northumberland Rd/Ballarat Rd
  • Victoria University/Ballarat Rd
  • Westmoreland Rd/Ballarat Rd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

12 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 19/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FURLONG-WESTERN RING OUT RAMP ON, FURLONG ROAD18 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 03/03/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN RING IN-FURLONG RAMP OF02 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 03/03/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN RING IN-FURLONG RAMP OF02 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.SUNSHINE AVENUE, SUNSHINE-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON24 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.SUNSHINE AVENUE, WESTERN RING OUT-SUNSHINE RAMP OF24 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.SUNSHINE-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON, SUNSHINE AVENUE24 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MCINTYRE ROAD, SOMERSET DRIVE24 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MCINTYRE ROAD, SUNSHINE AVENUE24 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN RING OUT-SUNSHINE RAMP OF, WESTERN RING ROAD24 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 25/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN RING OUT-SUNSHINE RAMP OF24 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 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).

85 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    6 LURG AVENUE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    34 NOTTINGHAM STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use and Education Centre BUILDINGS AND WORKS IN ASSOCIATION WITH AN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING CENTRE WITH ANCILLARY CAFÉ AND CAR PARKING
    1/484 BALLARAT ROAD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A DWELLING OVER 6M IN HEIGHT IN THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 1 AFFECTED BY MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    36 PERENNIAL DRIVE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use USE OF PART OF THE LAND (TENANCIES 7, 8 AND 9) FOR MATERIALS RECYCLING AND ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL BIN STORE
    2 TUBE STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works to Industrial Premise and PPAR-Other EXTENSION TO A WAREHOUSE WITHIN A DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 6
    49 MCINTYRE ROAD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING OVER 6M IN HEIGHT IN A DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 1
    74 RIVERVALLEY BOULEVARD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 849739G)
    18 TALBOT STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AND PLANS TO INCLUDE STAGE 8
    322 DUKE STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    108 PHOENIX STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings and Office and PPAR-Other CONSTRUCTION OF A WAREHOUSE
    1/2 TUBE STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising/Signage and PPAR-Signage ERECTION AND DISPLAY OF ADVERTISING SIGNAGE
    484-486 BALLARAT ROAD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    126 SUFFOLK ROAD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    14 FAWCETT STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 843876D)
    34 COOKE AVENUE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential and Removal of Native Vegetation and PPAR-Na AMENDMENT TO CONDITION 29 OF THE PLANNING PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR REMOVAL OF ADDITIONAL NATIVE VEGETATION DUE TO THE DRAINAGE OUTFALL
    14A HALONG DRIVE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A DWELLING OVER 6M IN HEIGHT WITHIN A DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 1 AND A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    103 RIVERVALLEY BOULEVARD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    11 BLACKMORE STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 841381T)
    19 METHERALL STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Car Parking Reduction and Store and Change of Use and Industry and PPA AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT FOR A STORE AND INDUSTRY TO INCREASE THE TIMEFRAMES SET OUT IN SOME OF THE CONDITIONS
    123 BUNNETT STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT TO REMOVE THE PROPERTY AT 97 DAVIES AVENUE FROM THE LAND INCLUDED IN THE PERMIT
    100 MAIDA AVENUE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Lapsed
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 847724G)
    87 CAMPERDOWN AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings and Food & Drink Premise USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR 4 WAREHOUSES, 12 STORES AND A FOOD AND DRINK PREMISE (CAFÉ) ON LAND AFFECTED BY A SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY
    2 BERKSHIRE ROAD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING OVER 6M IN HEIGHT IN THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 1
    32 RIVERVALLEY BOULEVARD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING
    2 SIMPSON STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings and Car Parking Reduction CONSTRUCTION OF A WAREHOUSE WITH AN ANCILLARY OFFICE AND REDUCTION TO THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT
    4 BALDWIN AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS FOR A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING WITHIN THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 1 AND THE MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    129 RIVERVALLEY BOULEVARDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling and PPAR-Single dwelling USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR A DWELLING OVER 6M IN HEIGHT WITHIN A DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY SCHEDULE 1 AND A MELBOURNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS OVERLAY SCHEDULE 2
    125 RIVERVALLEY BOULEVARDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Car Parking Reduction and Food & Drink Premise and Change of Use and L AMENDMENT TO PERMIT CONDITION TO EXTEND TRADING HOURS FOR AN EXISTING CAFE AND LIQUOR LICENCE
    42 KNIGHT AVENUE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Lapsed

  • April 2021

  • Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use USE OF THE LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MANUFACTURING FOOD (SESAME TAHINI)
    52A BALDWIN AVENUE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    49 PHOENIX STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings and Advertising/Signage a USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND FOR INDUSTRY (CLOTHING MANUFACTURE) WITH AN ANCILLARY STUDIO AND A REDUCTION TO THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT
    48-52 BERKSHIRE ROAD SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buidings & Works to Factory and PPAR-Alter building structure or dwell ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO A WAREHOUSE
    132B MCINTYRE ROADLapsed
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT TO ALTER CONDITIONS FOR A STAGED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
    4B WINGED FOOT DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new build AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO ALTER THE LAYOUT FOR THE INCLUSION OF A ROOF TOP TERRACE
    99 KNIGHT AVENUE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    19 LODDEN STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    3 ROSEWALL STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING DWELLING TO CONSTRUCT TWO SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGS ON A LOT WITH A REDUCTION TO THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS
    57 SANDFORD AVENUE SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings CONSTRUCTION OF A WAREHOUSE
    67 DAVIES AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE PLANS TO INCREASE THE GROUND FLOOR GARAGE AND PARAPET WALL HEIGHTS
    10 HASSETT STREET SUNSHINE NORTH 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 45 proposals

45 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

48 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Lai Bakery SunshineBakery
  • VN Wrap & Roll - Sunshine NorthBakery

    24 Furlong Road

  • Bbq
  • Bench (3)
  • Albion North Primary School/Furlong RoadBus stop
  • Annastasia Way/McIntyre RoadBus stop
  • Ball Street/Northumberland RoadBus stop
  • Bangerang Avenue/Furlong RoadBus stop
  • Bedser Street/Northumberland RoadBus stop
  • Berry Street/Berkshire RoadBus 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

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Dempster ParkPark
  • Duke Street ReservePark
  • Knights Stadium Park
  • Lloyd ReservePark
  • Northumberland ReservePark
  • Phoenix Street ReservePark
  • Roussac ReservePark
  • Suffolk Road ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Modern Eyecare SunshineDuke Streetoptometist;dentist
  • Northumberland medical CentreNorthumberland Roadclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • RAILWAY BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT)NH1197

Data sources & freshness

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

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Dorothy Carlton PreschoolFurlong Roadkindergarten
  • Jigsaw Childcarekindergarten
  • North Sunshine Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Phoenix Street Childrens Centrekindergarten
  • The Hive Early Learning CentreBallarat Roadkindergarten

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)
23
Parks (OSM)
16

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
26.4/100
Cohort rank
#357 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

  • Dorothy Carlton PreschoolchildcareFurlong Roadkindergarten
  • Jigsaw Childcarechildcarekindergarten
  • North Sunshine Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Phoenix Street Childrens Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • The Hive Early Learning CentrechildcareBallarat Roadkindergarten
  • RAILWAY BRIDGE (ALBION VIADUCT)heritageNH1197
  • Modern Eyecare SunshinehealthDuke Streetoptometist;dentist
  • Northumberland medical CentrehealthNorthumberland Roadclinic
  • Dempster Parkgovernmentpark
  • Duke Street Reservegovernmentpark

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