Sunshine North
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Sunshine North, VIC 3020.
About Sunshine North
Welcome to Sunshine North
Sunshine North sits around 12 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD, tucked between Sunshine, Braybrook, Avondale Heights, Albion and Maidstone in Melbourne's inner-western suburbs. It's a solidly residential pocket that has long been a practical, affordable choice for families and first-home buyers, built largely around post-war housing stock and quiet suburban streets.
With a population of just over 12,000 and a median age of 37, it's a suburb with a good mix of established residents and younger households moving in for value and convenience. It won't win awards for glamour, but for buyers and renters priced out of more fashionable inner-west addresses, Sunshine North offers straightforward, comfortable living within easy reach of the city.
Lifestyle & dining
Sunshine North itself is a quiet, low-key residential area, and most residents head to neighbouring Sunshine for their café fix, restaurants and nightlife options. The Sunshine activity centre has grown considerably in recent years, offering a broad spread of cuisines reflecting the area's multicultural population, along with everyday services. For those wanting green space and a slower pace, the suburb's own parks and reserves provide a local outlet without needing to leave the area.
Shopping
Day-to-day shopping needs are well covered by nearby Sunshine Marketplace and the Sunshine retail strip, both a short drive or bus ride away, offering supermarkets, specialty grocers and major retail chains. Albion, just to the south, adds another convenient shopping and dining option, meaning residents rarely need to travel far for essentials.
Getting around
Sunshine North benefits from its proximity to Sunshine, one of the west's key transport hubs, with Sunshine railway station providing regional and metropolitan train services, including the Ballarat and Geelong lines, plus V/Line connections that make it a genuine gateway to regional Victoria. Local bus routes connect Sunshine North to surrounding suburbs including Braybrook, Avondale Heights and Maidstone, while the Western Ring Road and Ballarat Road give drivers straightforward access into the CBD or out towards Melbourne's western growth corridor.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Sunshine North Primary School and Albion North Primary School both within the suburb, alongside Sunshine Christian School for those seeking a faith-based option. Furlong Park School For Deaf Children is also based in the area, reflecting a broader tradition of specialist and inclusive education in the western suburbs. The mix of schooling options, combined with relatively affordable family-sized housing, has long made Sunshine North a practical base for households with children.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Sunshine North is dominated by traditional houses, which make up 51% of current listings, reflecting the suburb's post-war development and its appeal to buyers after a standalone home with a yard. Townhouses account for 29% of listings, land sales make up 12%, and apartments or units the remaining 8%, giving buyers a reasonable spread of options depending on budget and lifestyle needs. Streetscapes tend towards modest brick veneer homes on generous blocks, with pockets of newer townhouse development adding some variety.
The property market
Sunshine North remains one of the more accessible parts of Melbourne's inner west, with a median house price of $746,000 and a median unit or apartment price of $510,000. House prices have grown by 3.5% recently, a steady rather than spectacular result, but one that reflects the suburb's ongoing appeal to value-conscious buyers. Median rent sits at $570 a week, positioning Sunshine North as a solid option for landlords and tenants alike, particularly given its transport links via Sunshine station and easy access to surrounding employment hubs.
Market snapshot
Sunshine North property market
Median sale price
$746k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$570
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$600k
Median
$746k
Premium
$921k
Days on market
62
Auction clearance
61%
Sold this year
136
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Sunshine North by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Sunshine North, VIC 3020.
Population
12,047
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$1,399
median, per week
Median rent
$341
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Sunshine North
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Sunshine North
$590k
3/16 Fawcett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$855k
11 Wiltshire Street
Sold ~July 2026
$767k
15 Willey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$815k
14 Fawcett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$625k
12 Brushbox Street
Sold ~July 2026
$727k
34 Simpson Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
30 St Andrews Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$780k
6 Ford Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Sunshine North suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Sunshine North?
The median house price in Sunshine North, VIC is $746k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 3.5%.
How much is rent in Sunshine North?
The median weekly rent in Sunshine North is around $570 per week.
Is Sunshine North a good place to live?
Sunshine North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 13 km (8.1 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Brimbank local government area. Sunshine North is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 12,047 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Sunshine North?
Sunshine North has a population of 12,047 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Sunshine North?
There are 4 schools in or near Sunshine North, including Furlong Park School For Deaf Children, Albion North Primary School and Sunshine Christian School.
How long do homes take to sell in Sunshine North?
Properties in Sunshine North take around 62 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 61%.
How much do you need to buy in Sunshine North?
Entry-level properties in Sunshine North start around $600k, while premium homes reach $921k.
What suburbs are near Sunshine North?
Suburbs near Sunshine North include Sunshine, Braybrook, Avondale Heights, Albion and Maidstone.
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