VIC · Brimbank Council

Sunshine, 3020

Est. population · Jun 2025

10,293

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.4%

Median age

Median income

$1,566/wk

Employment rate

55.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$885,000

Languages at home

56.6%non-English

Most common: Vietnamese, Nepali, Cantonese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

66.5/100

Good

Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated

Café precinct
Green suburb
Education hub
High desirability
National parks

Suburb profile

In Brimbank Council, Sunshine is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.

There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.

Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Desirability rates good overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum, while housing affordability and safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Sunshine snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$885k

+7.4% change

Median rent

$480/wk

Population (ERP)

10,293

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#52

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

95th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

65th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

51st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence

Desirability score: 66.5/100 — Good
State standing: Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank: 436th in Australia
State rank: 176th in VIC
Peer rank: #52 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank: #129 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence: 100%

Data sources & freshness

Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated 14 August 2026 at 2:19 am AEST

Housing

All types (Sep 2025): $480

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025): $885,000
Median price change: +7.4%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:03 pm AEST · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable

Population

Estimated resident population

10,293(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +0.4% over 5 years · 65th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology

Annual growth: +0.9%
5-year growth: +0.4%
Change in 1 year: +91
Change in 5 years: +42
Growth rank in VIC: 65th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~10,650), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population: 9,445
Median age: 35
Median household income / week: $1,566
Dwelling vacancy: 10.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings: 400 of 3,762
Median monthly mortgage: $1,842
Employment rate: 55.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats): 2,329 / 742 / 279 (+ 6 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated 20 July 2026 at 11:59 am AEST
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated 20 July 2026 at 11:16 am AEST · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated 20 July 2026 at 11:59 am AEST
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates

Total offences (2026): 3,349
Against the person: 398
Against property: 1,482
Rate per 1,000 residents: 325.4
Person-crime prevalence: About 1 in 24 residents
State safety percentile: 95.4th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate): -1.1%

Most common offence types

B21 Criminal Damage142
B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle446
B49 Other Theft292
E21 Breach Family Violence Order202
E23 Breach Bail Conditions760

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated 16 August 2026 at 1:37 am AEST

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km: 13
Median school ICSEA (13 schools): 1,010
Median ICSEA percentile: 51th

School list

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1070 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 317 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
Sunshine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1014 · 53th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 198 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
Sunshine Harvester Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Caroline Chisholm Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 1,555 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
St Theresa's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1076 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 229 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1029 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 360 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Braybrook CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 977 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 1,373 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Western English Language SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 903 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 502 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Albion Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1031 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 189 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 74% · 190 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:05 pm AEST · Annual release
School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:08 pm AEST · Annual release

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

Alexandra Avenue Children's CentreAlexandra Avenuekindergarten
East Sunshine KindergartenLowe Crescentkindergarten
South Sunshine Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 7:06 pm AEST

Public transport

157 public transport stops in this suburb

Albion Rail Replacement Bus Stop
Sunshine Rail Replacement Bus Stop
Sunshine Station
Sunshine Station
Sunshine Station/Dickson St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:09 pm AEST

Amenities

602 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

17 restaurants · 15 cafes · 2 bars · 15 supermarkets · 8 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 7 bakeries · 1 libraries

Local character & venue list

Local character

Highly walkable for everyday errands
Strong café and dining scene — 48 food & drink venues nearby
Great for outdoor family life — 20 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
Well connected by public transport — 157 public transport stops
Good everyday shopping nearby — 29 shops and services
Strong local sport and recreation — 15 sport and outdoor facilities nearby

Walkability proxy: 100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents: 1.59
Food & drink per 1,000 residents: 5.08
Parks per 1,000 residents: 2.12

Food & drink(48)

B&T BakeryBakery
Bakers DelightBakery
Bánh mì Thanh LanBakery
BonbonBakery
Hoang Hot BredBakery
Ka Pies BakehouseBakery
SelinaBakery
Cafe 96 Shisha LoungeBar
96 Devonshire Road
Ruby's CafeBar
Da Lat HillCafe
Detour CafeCafe
Flora JuiceCafe
Harmony CafeCafe
236 Hampshire Road
iCafeCafe
Karibu African Coffee ClubCafe
113 Durham Road, Sunshine
Kent'sCafe
Little RaysCafe
Muffin BreakCafe
Nick's TakeawayCafe
Petit CafeCafe
Sunrise Deli CafeCafe
The Granary CafeCafe
Walia IbexCafe
Walia IbexCafe
197 Hampshire Road
Domino'sFast food
KFCFast food
Lan AnhFast food
Melbourne Crazy KebabFast food
145 Devonshire Road
Pami RollsFast food
Unit A 62 Dickson Street, Sunshine
Red RoosterFast food
SubwayFast food
Afghan Master KebabRestaurant
Café Sunshine & SalamateaRestaurant
18A Market Road
Classic CurryRestaurant
Cửu LongRestaurant
221-221A Hampshire Road
Diamond PalaceRestaurant
Dim Tu TacRestaurant
248 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Gio Cha Kinh DoRestaurant
11 Dickson Street, Sunshine
Gold LeafRestaurant
Hương ViệtRestaurant
229 Hampshire Road
Just VeganRestaurant
252 Hampshire Road
Maurya Indian CafeRestaurant
58 Station Place, Sunshine
Phở HiềnRestaurant
Shaheen RestaurantRestaurant
231 Hampshire Road
Thien NhiRestaurant
257 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
TinkuneRestaurant
Vũ GiaRestaurant
Unit 3 308 Hampshire Road
Xuân Bánh CuốnRestaurant
232 Hampshire Road, Sunshine

Shopping(37)

HamaniButcher
Kassala Halal MeatsButcher
Prime CutButcher
7-ElevenConvenience store
7-ElevenConvenience store
66-72 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Crave Convenience StoreConvenience store
62 Station Place, Sunshine
Deshi HutConvenience store
EG AustraliaConvenience store
Hampshire Road Milk BarConvenience store
36-36A Hampshire Road
Metro ZoneConvenience store
Mint Gift Shop & CigarettesConvenience store
236 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
SpicettiConvenience store
Wadi Azoon TradingConvenience store
Unit 12 254 Hampshire Road
Vic Fields Fruit & VegGreengrocer
African GroceriesSupermarket
ALDISupermarket
324-328 Hampshire Road
BestowSupermarket
Bình HưngSupermarket
Đại Phát SupermarketSupermarket
294 Hampshire Road
Hong HungSupermarket
Little India GroceriesSupermarket
RoshanSupermarket
Sunshine Fresh Fruit MarketSupermarket
Sunshine Fruit MarketSupermarket
Tài PhátSupermarket
Tân ĐạiSupermarket
269 Hampshire Road
Thuận HưngSupermarket
288 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Vạn HưngSupermarket
WoolworthsSupermarket

Community(11)

IPC Health Inc.Community centre
122 Harvester Road
Sunshine Returned and Services LeagueCommunity centre
Alexandra Avenue Children's CentreKindergarten
31 Alexandra Avenue, Sunshine
East Sunshine KindergartenKindergarten
2 Lowe Crescent, Sunshine
South Sunshine KindergartenKindergarten
Sunshine LibraryLibrary
Hester Hornbrook Academy Sunshine CampusSchool
131 Harvester Road, Sunshine
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception SchoolSchool
93 Monash Street, Sunshine
Sunshine Harvester Primary SchoolSchool
132 Hertford Road, Sunshine
Sunshine Primary SchoolSchool
111 Derby Road, Sunshine
Brimbank Community and Civic CentreTownhall
301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine

Health & services(21)

Bs ngô Xuân LộcClinic
Clinic
Medical One SunshineClinic
Mercy HealthClinic
Sunshine Central Medical ClinicClinic
217 Hampshire Road
Dentist
Hampshire Rd Dental SurgeryDentist
Sunshine Family DentalDentist
234 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Sunshine Smiles Dental ClinicDentist
22 Withers Street
Dr Ton Nu Minh DienMedical clinic
Durham Road ClinicMedical clinic
141 Durham Road
Hampshire Road Medical CentreMedical clinic
Unit G11 254 Hampshire Road
Sunshine Ultimate Care ClinicMedical clinic
127 Durham Road
Chemist WarehousePharmacy
292 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Hampshire PharmacyPharmacy
Linh Chi Chinese MedicinePharmacy
PharmasavePharmacy
Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sunshine Arcade PharmacyPharmacy
Sunshine PharmacyPharmacy
Terrywhite ChemistPharmacy

Sport & outdoors(35)

Anytime FitnessGym
Arthur Beachley ReservePark
Dickson Street ReservePark
J.R. Parsons ReservePark
Kevin Wheelahan GardensPark
Leith Avenue ReservePark
Lowe Crescent ReservePark
Matthews Hill ReservePark
Park (10)
R T Pollard GardensPark
2-6 Corio Street
Sunvale Community ParkPark
Tom O'Brien ParkPark
Playground (8)
Tom O'Brien Park PlaygroundPlayground
Sunshine Leisure CentreSports centre
8 George Street, Sunshine
Keith Miller OvalSports field
Sports field
Sunshine Plaza SkateparkSports field
Sunshine Swimming PoolSwimming pool

Entertainment(1)

Village CinemasCinema

Transport(60)

51 bus stops · 8 train stations · 1 transport platforms

Other(172)

BWSAlcohol
Victoria BitterAlcohol
Melbourne Family SportsAlternative
Yang's Chinese Medicine CentreAlternative
Anzac CentenaryArtwork
Artwork (2)
Man Lifting CowArtwork
Reflexio QualisArtwork
atmxATM
Commonwealth BankATM
Sunshine Clock TowerAttraction
Baby ModeBaby Goods
ANZBank
Bendigo BankBank
BOMBank
Commonwealth BankBank
Delphi BankBank
NABBank
WestpacBank
Bbq
AbelaBeauty salon
Blossom Nail & BeautyBeauty salon
227 Hampshire Road
Bench (43)
Boba TeaBeverages
Bicycle Parking (17)
ParkiteerBicycle Parking
Academic SolutionzBooks
Sunshine StationBus Station
Car House Car SalesCar
TeslaCar
497A Ballarat Road, Sunshine
Burson Auto PartsCar Parts
PerkinsCar Parts
RepcoCar Parts
Supercheap AutoCar Parts
143 Harvester Road
BeaurepaireCar repair
Best WayCar repair
GoodyearCar repair
Hampshire PanelsCar repair
Kim AutopaintCar repair
155 Anderson Road
Sunny AutoCar repair
The Auto Body ShopCar repair
Ultra TuneCar repair
495b Ballarat Road
Sunshine Hand Car WashCar wash
VinniesCharity
56 Station Place
AlterationsClothes
Diamond ValleyClothes
Ebyan ElegantClothes
MillersClothes
P&L Ladies Fashiin & ChildrenClothes
262 Hampshire Road
SifuniClothes
Valentine FashionClothes
Zint AelbanatClothes
Unit G5 254 Hampshire Road
CentreComComputer
128 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Gio Cha Kinh DoDeli
11 Dickson Street, Sunshine
Sagar SpicesDeli
Sagar SpicesDeli
Unit G11A 254 Hampshire Road
Big WDepartment Store
DimmeysDepartment Store
Drinking water (3)
RainbowDry Cleaning
Smart Electrical OutletElectronics
Create Real EstateEstate Agent
Millenium ReceptionsEvents Venue
45 Fourth Avenue, Sunshine
Nelson BroFuneral Directors
51 Devonshire Road, Sunshine
Simplicity FuneralsFuneral Directors
243 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
modern home furnitureFurniture
Sunshine FurnitureFurniture
Garden
H.V. McKay GardensGarden
Lynch GardensGarden
MetroGas
Good Stuff & BargainsGift
House + PartyGift
Michael Cigarettes & GuftsGift
Tue Jungle Party SuppliesGift
Bao HanHairdresser
Four SquareHairdresser
Hair DepotHairdresser
244 Hampshire Road
Hairdresser (2)
Hanan HairdressHairdresser
Unit G3 254 Hampshire Road
Lindy Hair BeautyHairdresser
Multicultural BarbershopHairdresser
Na Hair CutHairdresser
26 Devonshire Road
Nathan'sHairdresser
National Hair DesignHairdresser
New SunshineHairdresser
SilkHairdresser
235 Hampshire Road
The Beauty Of HairHairdresser
Kollion Hardware Fishing LocksmithHardware
265-267 Hampshire Road
Fiona TraderHouseware
HashimiHouseware
Houseware
Brimbank City CouncilInformation
Information (3)
Old Town HallInformation
Reflexio QualisInformation
Sunshine Station 1924Information
The Lizard LoungeInformation
Warso GiftshopInterior Decoration
Unit G6 254 Hampshire Road
AkiraInternet Cafe
Michael HillJewelry
ProudsJewelry
Aka KitchenKitchen
TattsLottery
Sunshine MarketplaceMall
Sunshine MarketplaceMall
80 Harvester Road, Sunshine
Sunshine PlazaMall
324-328 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Massage
Massage CentreMassage
VodafoneMobile Phone
Money 3Money Lender
Lizard LoungeNature Reserve
MyspecsOptician
259 Hampshire Road
Optic 2000Optician
7 Dickson Street, Sunshine
SpecsaversOptician
K.L. McLennanOptometrist
Unit G8 254 Hampshire Road
Clarenshaw'sPaint
Paint
155 Anderson Road, Sunshine
Albion Station ParkingParking
Parking
111A Durham Road
Parking
119-123 Durham Road
Parking
1A Station Place
Parking (99)
Parking Entrance (3)
Parking Space (21)
Michel'sPastry
Cash ConvertersPawnbroker
7-ElevenPetrol station
CaltexPetrol station
EG AustraliaPetrol station
Freeway FuelPetrol station
Avalokitesvara Yuan Tong MonasteryPlace of worship
270A Hampshire Road
Hope of Life Community ChurchPlace of worship
8 Watt Street
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship
27-33 Fraser Street
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception SunshinePlace of worship
Place of worship
27-33 Fraser Street, Sunshine
Place of worship
42 Devonshire Road, Sunshine
Sunshine Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
120 Anderson Road, Sunshine
Sunshine Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
32 Devonshire Road, Sunshine
Sunshine Wesleyan Methodist ChurchPlace of worship
139-143 Devonshire Road
Australia PostPost Box
Post Box (3)
Sunshine Post ShopPost office
Cricket nets (3)Practice Pitch
Inside CentrePublic toilets
Public toilets
Fresh LGSeafood
Su NySeafood
SalvosSecond Hand
26 Withers Street, Sunshine
Shelter (5)
ExpoShoes
BlueCross Western Gardens Aged Care ResidenceSocial Facility
Bupa Aged Care SunshineSocial Facility
DjerriwarrhSocial Facility
266 Hampshire Road
Taxi
Telephone (5)
Free ChoiceTobacco
Hampshire SmokeTobacco
Track
Flight CentreTravel Agency
NewworldTravel Agency
Vacant (2)
Clearance WarehouseVariety Store
Gurbu VarietyVariety Store
Unit G10 254 Hampshire Road
Sofia African Variety ShopVariety Store
MykiVending machine
Thức DVDVideo
EB GamesVideo Games
Waste Basket (31)
Pauls Direct OutletWholesale
FMIGYes
Mid West Area Mental Health ServiceYes
4 Devonshire Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated 22 July 2026 at 1:39 am AEST
OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:00 pm AEST

Parks & reserves

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

Arthur Beachley ReservePark
Dickson Street ReservePark
J.R. Parsons ReservePark
Kevin Wheelahan GardensPark
Leith Avenue ReservePark
Lizard LoungeNature reserve
Lowe Crescent ReservePark
Matthews Hill ReservePark
R T Pollard GardensPark
Sunvale Community ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:22 pm AEST

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM): 26
Parks (OSM): 20

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:03 pm AEST

Places of worship

9 places of worship within ~1.5 km

Avalokitesvara Yuan Tong Monastery
270A Hampshire Road
Hope of Life Community Church
8 Watt Street
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
27-33 Fraser Street
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Sunshine
Place of worship
27-33 Fraser Street, Sunshine
Place of worship
42 Devonshire Road, Sunshine
Sunshine Presbyterian Church
120 Anderson Road, Sunshine
Sunshine Uniting Church
32 Devonshire Road, Sunshine
Sunshine Wesleyan Methodist Church
139-143 Devonshire Road

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:00 pm AEST

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb: 26
Nearest hospital: Sunshine Private Hospital (3.5 km)
Nearest hospital type: Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency: Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb: Not in suburb

Bs ngô Xuân LộcClinic
Chemist WarehouseHampshire RoadPharmacy
ClinicClinic
DentistDentist
Dr Ton Nu Minh DienDoctor
Durham Road ClinicDurham RoadDoctor
FMIGYes
Hampshire PharmacyPharmacy
Hampshire Rd Dental SurgeryDentist
Hampshire Road Medical CentreHampshire RoadDoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:23 pm AEST

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026): 311
Participants per 1,000 residents: 30.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated 20 July 2026 at 11:30 am AEST · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min: 24° / 13°
Rainfall: 155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min: 20° / 11°
Rainfall: 186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min: 14° / 6°
Rainfall: 203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min: 18° / 9°
Rainfall: 207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated 4 July 2026 at 6:43 pm AEST

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

63 planning-related records

2021· 25 proposals

September 2021
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling and Demolit CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS30 Sep 2021
25 LEONARD STREET SUNSHINE 3020Refusal issued by a delegate
Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc BUILDINGS AND WORKS (CARPORT AND DECKING) TO AN EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DWELLING WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO25)27 Sep 2021
153 MORRIS STREET SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS23 Sep 2021
133 DEVONSHIRE ROAD SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT SUPERLOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 845591K)13 Sep 2021
99 DERBY ROAD SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works and PPAR-Extend exist building or structure CONSTRUCTION OF AN AWNING09 Sep 2021
10 CLARKE STREET SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc BUILDINGS AND WORKS WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO151)20 Aug 2021
5 ROBINSON STREET SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS12 Aug 2021
75 FRASER STREET SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Place of Worship and PPAR-Alter building structure or dwell USE OF THE LAND FOR A CARETAKERS DWELLING10 Aug 2021
3 HAMPTON AVENUE SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) TRIPLE STOREY DWELLINGS03 Aug 2021
4 FARNSWORTH STREET SUNSHINE 3020Refusal issued by a delegate
July 2021
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 7 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 902576Q)26 Jul 2021
119 CORNWALL ROAD SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Advertising/Signage and PPAR-Signage and Buildings & Works and PPAR-Al ERECTION AND DISPLAY OF BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE16 Jul 2021
320 HAMPSHIRE ROAD SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENTS TO PLANS TO ALLOW INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO IMPROVE THE FLOOR LAYOUTS16 Jul 2021
24 OMEGA STREET SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Mixed Use Development and Office and Retail Premise and PPAR-One or mo AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT FOR A FIVE (5) STOREY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT TO REMOVE REFERENCE TO THE NUMBER OF DWELLINGS AND RETAIL PREMISES AND THE NUMBER OF STOREYS12 Jul 2021
15-19 SERVICE STREET SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings CONSTRUCTION OF ONE NEW WAREHOUSE09 Jul 2021
260 SUNSHINE ROAD SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS08 Jun 2021
91 CORNWALL ROAD SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings AMENDMENT TO PLANS FOR THE PROVISION OF A WATER TANK10 May 2021
20 GREEN STREET SUNSHINE 3020Lapsed
Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use and Other/Miscellane USE OF THE LAND FOR A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY (SHISHA BAR)07 May 2021
2A SUN CRESCENT SUNSHINE 3020Refusal issued by a delegate
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Parish Primary School - Construction of a new double storey building in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and waiver of statutory car parking requirements03 May 2021
93 MONASH STREET SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 4 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 848776F)30 Apr 2021
1 RIPON STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT AND ENDORSED PLANS FOR A NEW GARAGE IN A HERITAGE AREA (HO23)23 Apr 2021
30 GRAHAM STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT TO REWORD CONDITION 7 RELATING TO WORKS REQUIRED BEFORE THE STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE IS ISSUED14 Apr 2021
87 ANDERSON ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
Car Parking Reduction and Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension o AMENDMENT TO PERMIT – CHANGE TO LIQUOR LICENCE AND ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING PERMIT CONDITIONS AND PREAMBLE19 Mar 2021
4 SUN CRESCENTRefusal issued by a delegate
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO ALTER THE OVERALL DESIGN OF THE MULTI UNIT DEVELOPMENT18 Mar 2021
19 STURT STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
Dwelling Extension and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc struct PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE REAR EXISTING ADDITION AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS (FIRST FLOOR ADDITION) TO AN EXISTING BUILDING ON A LOT LESS THAN 300SQM ON LAND LOCATED WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY 13622 Feb 2021
31 BENJAMIN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Industry and PPAR-Other AMENDMENT TO PLANS AND PERMIT05 Feb 2021
THIRD AVENUELapsed

2020· 15 proposals

December 2020
Indoor Recreation Facility and PPAR-One or more new buildings and Car USE OF PART OF THE LAND FOR AN INDOOR RECREATION CENTRE (PILATES STUDIO)22 Dec 2020
78 HAMPSHIRE ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works to Office and PPAR-Extend exist building or structur BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO EXISTING LAW COURTS21 Dec 2020
10 FOUNDRY ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings and Change of Use and PPA CONSTRUCTION OF SIX (6) WAREHOUSES AND A REDUCTION TO THE CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT, BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO THE EXISTING MOTOR REPAIRS AND CAR SALES PREMISES AND REMOVAL OF DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE EASEMENT A21 Dec 2020
8-10 MARKET ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS18 Dec 2020
371 BALLARAT ROAD SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Buildings & Works and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc struct BUILDINGS AND WORKS (EXTENSION AND VERANDAH) TO AN EXISTING DWELLING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO25)16 Dec 2020
138 MORRIS STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
Dwelling and Car Parking Reduction and PPAR-Waiving of parking require AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING PERMIT AND APPROVED PLANS25 Nov 2020
112-116 ANDERSON ROAD SUNSHINE 3020Lapsed
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING IN A HERITAGE OVERLAY AND A REDUCTION TO THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT25 Nov 2020
84A MONASH STREET SUNSHINE 3020Refusal issued by a delegate
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 843142C)25 Nov 2020
80 COUCH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 37 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 827886R)24 Nov 2020
7A MCCRACKEN STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE APPROVED PLANS TO MAKE SOME INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO THE DWELLINGS16 Nov 2020
21 WHITTY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling ALTERATIONS AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DWELLING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS TO THE REAR WITHIN A HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO151) AND A REDUCTION IN THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENT30 Oct 2020
67 DICKSON STREET SUNSHINE 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Industry and PPAR-Other EXTENSION TO EXISTING FACTORY26 Oct 2020
THIRD AVENUELapsed
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS19 Oct 2020
31 DUNBAR AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS08 Oct 2020
5 LYNCH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
Dwelling Works (including fence) and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO AN EXISTING DWELLING11 Sep 2020
1/19 HERTFORD ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:21 pm AEST · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

Melbourne Airport Rail - Sunshine - City Place RoadworksCity Place - Sunshine13 Jul 2026 – 20 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated 8 August 2026 at 1:37 am AEST

Heritage

6 heritage places

FORMER SUNSHINE TECHNICAL SCHOOLNH2458
HV MCKAY MEMORIAL GARDENS AND CHURCHNH1953
MASSEY FERGUSON COMPLEXNH0667
MASSEY FERGUSON COMPLEXNH0667
MASSEY FERGUSON COMPLEXNH0667
MCKAY OFFICESNH1966

Data sources & freshness

State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 6:24 pm AEST

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone: No overlay at centroid

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated 13 July 2026 at 7:05 pm AEST

Politics & representation

Federal electorate: Fraser
Member of Parliament: Daniel MULINO (Australian Labor Party)
Results from: 2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025): 124,191
Turnout (2025): 90.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025): +5.5 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 28.0%Labor 72.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.2 km away).

Coalition 25.2%Labor 74.8%

2.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +10.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

Sunshine NorthLabor 75.0% · Coalition 25.0% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
Sunshine EastLabor 75.5% · Coalition 24.5% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
BraybrookLabor 76.2% · Coalition 23.8% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
Sunshine West CentralLabor 77.8% · Coalition 22.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
AlbionLabor 74.4% · Coalition 25.6% TPP (2025)1.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated 13 July 2026 at 5:34 pm AEST · 2025 election with by-election overlays

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021): 4/10
IRSD decile (2021): 2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated 13 July 2026 at 5:34 pm AEST

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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Comparable suburbs

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Last updated 16 August 2026 at 1:37 am AEST