Sunshine North

VIC 3020 • Greater Melbourne

12,047
Population (2021)
$28,392
Median Income
8.02 kmΒ²
Area
57m
Elevation
MulticulturalAffordableWorking-ClassWestern Suburbs

About Sunshine North

Sunshine North is a working-class suburb 12 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's CBD, positioned between Sunshine and Keilor East in the Brimbank municipality. The suburb lacks its own station but is close to Albion and Sunshine hubs. Post-war homes on good-sized blocks characterise the residential streets.

This is authentic multicultural Melbourneβ€”Vietnamese, African, and Pacific Islander communities have established roots here, bringing diverse food options and cultural vibrancy. The area offers genuine affordability close to inner Melbourne. Sunshine North attracts working families, new migrants, and those seeking western suburbs value without sacrificing accessibility.

Sunshine North falls under postcode 3020 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the St Albans (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3020
Urban Area
Sunshine
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76Β°, 144.84Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
8.02 kmΒ²
Elevation
57m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$341
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
37 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
11,700
Census 2021
12,047
3.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,932
Income 2021
$28,392
23.8% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,754
Born Overseas 6,532

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 3,341
  • 2. Malta 418
  • 3. India 330
  • 4. Philippines 226
  • 5. Myanmar 213
  • 6. Italy 193
  • 7. China 126
  • 8. New Zealand 100
  • 9. Pakistan 100
  • 10. Malaysia 94
  • 11. Sri Lanka 70
  • 12. Croatia 64
  • 13. Poland 58
  • 14. England 55
  • 15. Greece 45

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 4,111
Chinese 1,456
Australian 1,204
English 1,057
Maltese 692
Italian 467
Filipino 312
Indian 260
Irish 248
Scottish 233

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,214
Both parents born in Australia
9,446
Both parents born overseas
569
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.7%
No Religion
24.0%
Buddhism
21.1%
Islam
5.0%
Hinduism
2.5%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
695 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,309 (10.9%)
15-19 years
662 (5.5%)
20-24 years
867 (7.2%)
25-34 years
2,046 (17.0%)
35-44 years
1,548 (12.8%)
45-54 years
1,501 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,441 (12.0%)
65-74 years
1,026 (8.5%)
75-84 years
614 (5.1%)
85+ years
338 (2.8%)

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