Sunshine North
VIC 3020 · Brimbank
12,047 (2021) → 12,631 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sunshine North is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3020, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $721K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is about 10km inland. Sunshine North has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 42/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (27.73%), Malta (3.47%), India (2.74%), Philippines (1.88%), Myanmar (1.77%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (38.98%), Cantonese (3.99%), Italian (1.9%), Mandarin (1.31%), Arabic (1.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1043 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Furlong Park School For Deaf ChildrenCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1016
- St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 993
- Albion North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
- Sunshine North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 962
- Sunshine Christian SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 957
- Sunshine College-North Sunshine CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Braybrook CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 969
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - Sunshine CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- St Albans Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 982
- Albion Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1017
- Jackson SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 975
- Avondale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1072
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1095
- Holy Eucharist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 978
- Sunshine Harvester Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 969
- Rosamond Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1009
- St Theresa's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1076
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BraybrookSecondary · Independent · 2.5km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sunshine North
Is Sunshine North safe?
Sunshine North has a residential safety score of 42/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,421 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sunshine North?
In Sunshine North, the .
How far is Sunshine North from Melbourne CBD?
Sunshine North is about 12.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sunshine North?
Sunshine North has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 980 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sunshine North?
Sunshine North has a transport score of 73/100 and 43 bus stops.