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Sunshine Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Sunshine, VIC 3020 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$750,000
2025 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
2.4%
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Weekly Rent
$340
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Renter Demand
60%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
Low — tight market
Population
9,445
Suburb residents
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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3020
Median house price $750,000
Median unit price —
Weekly rent (median) $340/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.4% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 59.9%
Vacancy rate 1.00%
Population 9,445
Median household income $81,432/yr
Owner-occupied 40.1%
Median age 35 yrs
Total dwellings 2,273

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 69

Sunshine shows above-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

✅ Low vacancy (1.0%) — tight rental market
✅ High renter proportion (60%) — strong rental demand base
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (69 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_DTPLI_Quarterly. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 5
Primary 4
Secondary 1
Schools in Sunshine
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School Primary · Catholic
Sunshine Harvester Primary School Primary · Government
Sunshine Heights Primary School Primary · Government
Sunshine Primary School Primary · Government
Sunshine College Secondary · Government
Sunshine Special Developmental School Other · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $750,000
Deposit (20%) $150,000
Loan (80% LVR) $600,000
Weekly rent $340/wk
Annual rent income $17,680/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunshine a good suburb to invest in?

Sunshine has a high renter proportion (60%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Sunshine?

The median house price in Sunshine is approximately $750,000 based on 2025 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Sunshine?

The indicative gross rental yield in Sunshine is 2.4%, based on a median weekly rent of $340 against a median price of $750,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Sunshine compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Sunshine against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Sunshine a safe suburb?

Sunshine shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 69 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Sunshine?

Sunshine has 6 known schools, including Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School, Sunshine Harvester Primary School, Sunshine Heights Primary School, Sunshine Primary School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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