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VIC · Brimbank Council

Sunshine West, 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

44.9/100

#266 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Sunshine West is a mid-sized suburb in the Brimbank area, home to around 18,552 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,270 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-17%), roughly 68.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 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, 18 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
18,552
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,416
Dwelling vacancy
7.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
522 of 6,733
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
48.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
580 / 883 / 200

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)
1,270
Against the person
163
Against property
856
Rate per 1,000 residents
68.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 114 residents
State safety percentile
61.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-16.8%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage68
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft89
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle285
  • B49 Other Theft160
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order88

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
989
  • Ardeer South Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Glengala Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Marian CollegeSecondary
  • St Paul's SchoolPrimary
  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary
  • Sunshine CollegeSecondary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

91 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Ardeer Railway Station
  • Ardeer Station
  • Bennett St/Fairbairn Rd
  • Lovegrove Ave/Callaway Bvd
  • Luzon Way/Callaway Bvd

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

18 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/11/2025 and 31/07/2026 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 entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON08 Nov 2025 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 09/11/2025 and 31/07/2026 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 entry ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN RING IN-FITZGERALD RAMP OF, WESTERN RING IN-WESTERN RAMP OF08 Nov 2025 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.WESTERN RING IN-FITZGERALD RAMP OF, WESTERN RING IN-WESTERN RAMP OF10 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 06/08/2025 and 29/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RING RAMP OF05 Aug 2025 – 28 Jul 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 06/08/2025 and 29/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:00 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.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RING RAMP OF05 Aug 2025 – 28 Jul 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 06/08/2025 and 29/07/2026 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 northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN IN-WESTERN RING RAMP OF05 Aug 2025 – 28 Jul 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 07/10/2025 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 2:00 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.WESTERN RING ROAD, WESTERN FREEWAY06 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 07/10/2025 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 2:00 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.WESTERN FREEWAY, WESTERN RING ROAD06 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 07/10/2025 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 2:00 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.WESTERN RING ROAD, UNNAMED06 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 07/10/2025 and 02/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 2:00 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.UNNAMED, WESTERN RING ROAD06 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 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).

44 planning-related records

2021· 29 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    1 BARDSLEY STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use and Other/Miscellane PARTIAL USE OF THE LAND FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE WITH A REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING
    52 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 848146R)
    55 GLENGALA ROAD SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    8 OLDFIELD STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use and Food & Drink Pre USE OF THE LAND FOR THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR PURSUANT TO A CAFE AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENCE & A REDUCTION TO THE STANDARD CAR REQUIREMENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH A RESTAURANT
    6A/475 FITZGERALD ROAD SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling Extension and PPAR-Extend exist dwell or assoc struct BUILDINGS AND WORKS (DECKING EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A VERANDAH) TO AN EXISTING DWELLING WITHIN THE LAND SUBJECT TO INUNDATION OVERLAY (LSIO)
    3/13 MAYNE STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and Buildings & Works and PPAR-Othe AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT AND PLANS TO REDESIGN THE LAYOUT AND GARAGE TO DWELLING 2
    11 VERONICA PLACE SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF SEVEN (7) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    135 GLENGALA ROAD SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    4 MORRISON CRESCENT SUNSHINE WEST 3020Lapsed
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings AMENDMENT TO PERMIT (MODIFICATION OF CONDITION 13 & 21) AND PLANS TO INCLUDE OUTDOOR STORAGE AND REDUCTION IN THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS
    73 VENTURE DRIVE SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    79 DALTON STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    4 PRESCOTT STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Lapsed
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 840367S)
    9 BELL STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    15 GLENGALA ROAD SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling and Demolit CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    2 ANGUS STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS (GARAGE) TO THE EXISTING DWELLING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING TO THE REAR
    39 GLENGALA ROAD SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING PERMIT AND PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED PLANS TO MODIFY THE DESIGN AND LAYOUT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING
    2 NASH COURT SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 902695G)
    4 ARMOUR COURT SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) SINGLE STOREY DWELLING TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING
    10 BELL STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 822426F)
    1/63 MAYNE STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works to Industrial Premise and PPAR-Extend exist building BUILDINGS AND WORKS (EXTENSION) TO AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE BUILDING
    7 ENDEAVOUR WAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE PLANS TO ALTER THE FLOOR LAYOUT OF THE DWELLINGS, INCREASE THE FLOOR AREA AND REVISE WINDOW LOCATIONS AND TYPE
    223 WRIGHT STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings AMENDMENT TO PERMIT FOR USE OF THE LAND FOR RESTRICTED RETAILING IN ASSOCIATION WITH AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE, AND THE USE OF THE LAND FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SALES WITH A REDUCTION IN CAR PARKING AND ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE
    630 SOMERVILLE ROAD SUNSHINE WEST 3020Lapsed
  • Motor Vehicle Repairs and PPAR-Change or extension of use AMENDMENT TO PERMIT PREAMBLE AND PERMIT CONDITIONS
    231 PROXIMITY DRIVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 840360H)
    2 DAY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Advertising/Signage and PPAR-Signage ERECTION OF THREE (3) BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS IN ASSOCIATION TO AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE
    124 FAIRBAIRN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Advertising/Signage and PPAR-Signage ERECTION AND DISPLAY OF SIGNAGE INCLUDING TWO (2) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
    133-169 FAIRBAIRN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Change of Use and PPAR-Change or extension of use AMENDMENT TO THE PERMIT AND ENDORSED PLANS TO INCLUDE TWO (2) ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES (9 - 11 NORMANBY AVENUE SUNSHINE WEST AND 47 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SUNSHINE WEST) CHANGE OF USE TO INDUSTRY AND BUILDINGS AND WORKS TO THE EXISTING CAR PARKING LAYOUTS
    5-7 NORMANBY AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Warehouse and PPAR-One or more new buildings AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AND PLANS TO INCLUDE OUTDOOR STORAGE AND REDUCTION IN THE STANDARD CAR PARKING REQUIREMENTS
    73 VENTURE DRIVELapsed
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF SIX (6) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    4 ST ANDREW STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Multi dwelling 3 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 844838G)
    3/1 SANDERS AVENUEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    9 YOUNG STREET SUNSHINE WEST 3020Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) SINGLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    96 LINKS STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings & Works to an Education Centre and PPAR-Extend exist buildin AMENDMENT TO THE APPROVED PLANS FOR AN EXISTING SCHOOL TO ADD A FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING BUILDING
    515 FITZGERALD ROADWithdrawn
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS TO ALLOW FOR A VERANDAH TO BE CONSTRUCTED THE REAR OF UNIT 3 (NOW KNOWN AS 26 PELLEW STREET)
    5 AINSWORTH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    111 GLENGALA ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    19 LINKS STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision - Residential and PPAR-Subdivision of land 2 LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (PS 839641G)
    18 LAROOL CRESCENTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE STOREY DWELLINGS
    72 FAIRBAIRN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Unit Residential Development and PPAR-Multi dwelling AMENDMENT TO THE ENDORSED PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE STOREY TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING, TO REDESIGN THE DOUBLE STOREY DWELLING INCLUDING CHANGES TO THE INTERNAL LAYOUT , SETBACKS, EXTERNAL MATERIALS, DESIGN DETAIL AND WINDOWS AND AN INCREASE IN THE OVERALL BUILDING HEIGHT
    3 YOUNG STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

87 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Sunshine Hot BreadBakery

    95 Glengala Road, Sunshine West

  • Bbq
  • Bench (17)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bell St/Glengala RdBus stop
  • Bus stop (21)
  • Carter St/Glengala RdBus stop
  • Evelyn Cres/Glengala RdBus stop
  • Krambruk St/Glengala RdBus stop
  • Links St/Glengala RdBus 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

25 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ainsworth ReservePark
  • Austral/Sheldon ReservePark
  • Bennett/Roberts ReservePark
  • Bickley/McCoubrie ReservePark
  • Buckingham ReservePark
  • Castley ReservePark
  • Collenso Street ReservePark
  • Collenso Street Reserve (Papadakis Park)Park
  • Dalton Street ReservePark
  • Empress Court ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Glengala HealthGlengala Roadclinic
  • Glengala Road PharmacyGlengala Roadpharmacy
  • Hume Medical CentreGlengala Roadclinic
  • Sunshine West Pharmacy & LottoGlengala Roadpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

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.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Future Super Stars Early Learning Centrekindergarten

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)
33
Parks (OSM)
31

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
44.9/100
Cohort rank
#266 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

  • Future Super Stars Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Glengala HealthhealthGlengala Roadclinic
  • Glengala Road PharmacyhealthGlengala Roadpharmacy
  • Hume Medical CentrehealthGlengala Roadclinic
  • Sunshine West Pharmacy & LottohealthGlengala Roadpharmacy
  • Ainsworth Reservegovernmentpark
  • Austral/Sheldon Reservegovernmentpark
  • Bennett/Roberts Reservegovernmentpark
  • Bickley/McCoubrie Reservegovernmentpark
  • Buckingham Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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