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Sunshine

VIC 3020 • Greater Melbourne

9,445
Population (2021)
$36,712
Median Income
4.73 km²
Area
40m
Elevation

About Sunshine

Sunshine is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Brimbank (City) area. With a population of 9,445 and a median income of $36,712, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 4.73 km² at an elevation of 40m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Sunshine combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

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

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3020
Urban Area
Sunshine
LGA
Brimbank
Federal Electorate
Fraser
State Electorate
Laverton (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.79°, 144.83°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.73 km²
Elevation
40m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Hampshire Street Sunshine 3020 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Sunshine Market Place, 80 Harvester Road Sunshine 3020 VIC
  • ALDI
    Hampshire Road 324 - 328, Sunshine VIC 3020

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,842
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,768
Census 2021
9,445
▼ 3.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,688
Income 2021
$36,712
▲ 42.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,329
Born Overseas 4,560

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 1,275
  • 2. India 444
  • 3. Nepal 354
  • 4. Philippines 227
  • 5. China 174
  • 6. Myanmar 174
  • 7. New Zealand 130
  • 8. Pakistan 119
  • 9. England 106
  • 10. Italy 95
  • 11. Malaysia 89
  • 12. Sri Lanka 86
  • 13. Greece 67
  • 14. Bangladesh 60
  • 15. Croatia 47

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,608
Australian 1,487
Vietnamese 1,485
Chinese 699
Irish 620
Indian 406
Scottish 390
Italian 343
Filipino 290
Greek 253

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,060
Both parents born in Australia
5,959
Both parents born overseas
824
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
36.8%
No Religion
31.0%
Buddhism
10.2%
Hinduism
6.7%
Islam
5.7%
Sikhism
1.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
586 (6.2%)
5-14 years
948 (10.0%)
15-19 years
383 (4.1%)
20-24 years
707 (7.5%)
25-34 years
1,982 (21.0%)
35-44 years
1,503 (15.9%)
45-54 years
1,147 (12.1%)
55-64 years
930 (9.8%)
65-74 years
640 (6.8%)
75-84 years
381 (4.0%)
85+ years
229 (2.4%)

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