SUNSHINE
Investor score
54
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
$740,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
3.3%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
2.8%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.6%
modelled estimate
AI insights for SUNSHINE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
SUNSHINE 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.
Median rent
$472/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+2.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
3.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.74%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
52 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
SUNSHINE is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.3% 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,428/wk
$76k taxable p.a.
Renters
32.9%
63.0% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.5%
Population growth
+1.9% p.a.
Investor-owned
12.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
65%
20% apartments
Degree qualified
38.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
20.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
460 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
11.9%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
12.4 km
Middle ring
Days on market
25 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
64.7%
Balanced market
Walkability
80 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
9.2 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
2,049/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 3020
🏫Primary (14)
St Theresa's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Albion Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Sunshine Heights Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Paul's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Sunshine Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Bernadette's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
St Peter's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Ardeer South Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Albion North Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Sunshine North Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Sunshine Harvester Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Sunshine Christian School
Independent · Yrs Prep-6
Glengala Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Marian College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Sunshine College
Government · Yrs 7-12
⭐Special (2)
Furlong Park School For Deaf Children
Government · Yrs U
Sunshine Special Developmental School
Government · Yrs U
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 crime8.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average18 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
37
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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