VIC3429· Pop. 39,093Hume

SUNBURY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$700,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

3.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SUNBURY

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SUNBURY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$490/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.84%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$570k

2021

$645k

2022

$670k

2023

$660k

2025

$700k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

SUNBURY is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,924/wk

$69k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.4%

77.6% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

62%

26% apartments

Degree qualified

49.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

34.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

29 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

28.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

2,553/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3429

🏫9 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1065

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1061

St Anne's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1059

Sunbury Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1056

Kismet Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1023

Killara Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1017

Sunbury West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1004

Goonawarra Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 999

Sunbury Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 983

🎓Secondary (3)

Salesian College Sunbury

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1059

Sunbury Downs Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1005

Sunbury College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 993

📚Combined (1)

Red Rock Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1056

⭐Special (1)

Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 998

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

0/ 100

24.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1027ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

94/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 40 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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