Sunshine North
VIC · 2021 Census
Residents of Sunshine North experience a mixed commuting lifestyle, with 58.1% driving to work and 6.6% using public transport. The suburb has a moderate work-from-home culture, with 15.8% of the population working remotely. The community has a diverse employment landscape, with a significant portion working as professionals, labourers, and technicians.
The read
What living here is actually like
Sunshine North is a diverse suburb with a population of 12,041 people and a median age of 37, which is slightly younger than the Victorian median of 38. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 49.7% males and 50.3% females. Families are prevalent, with 46.4% being couples with children and 23.9% single-parent families. The area is culturally rich, with 60.5% of residents born overseas, predominantly from Vietnam, which is reflected in the 39% of residents speaking Vietnamese at home.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Sunshine North · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 75 |
| Investors | 70 |
| First home buyers | 65 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| Retirees | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households at 72.4%
- Average household size of 2.9 people
- 46.4% are couples with children
- Affordable housing with median rent at $341
Against the state
How Sunshine North differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 4.2% |
| Separate houses | 82.2% |
| Townhouses | 12.9% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 15.8% |
| Drove a car | 58.1% |
| Public transport | 6.6% |
| Walked only | 1.2% |
| Car passenger | 5.8% |
Costs
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High cultural diversity with 60.5% born overseas (vs VIC 35%)
- Significant Vietnamese community - 39% speak Vietnamese at home
- High rate of separate houses - 82.2% of dwellings
- Above average no health conditions - 63.3% (vs VIC 61%)
- Family-oriented with 72.4% family households
Things to be aware of
- Unemployment rate of 8.4% is higher than average
- Below average education levels with 19.6% holding a bachelor's degree (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Median household income of $1,399 is below the Victorian average of $1,759
- High percentage of low-income households at 22%
- Limited public transport use at 6.6%
Coming to this page
Where the richer profile lands
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Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Price history
Ten-year median by dwelling type, growth rate, clearance trend.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.