VIC3020· Pop. 44,372Brimbank

SUNSHINE WEST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

2.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SUNSHINE WEST 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

$340/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.18%

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

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$657k

2021

$745k

2022

$752k

2023

$700k

2025

$740k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

SUNSHINE WEST 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 2.4% 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

$1,428/wk

$76k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.9%

63.0% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

75%

20% apartments

Degree qualified

49.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

13.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

50 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

11.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,049/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3020

🏫14 Primary🎓2 Secondary⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (14)

St Theresa's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1076

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1070

Albion Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1031

Sunshine Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1029

St Paul's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1015

Sunshine Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1014

St Bernadette's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1005

St Peter's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 999

Ardeer South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 979

Albion North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 967

Sunshine North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 966

Sunshine Harvester Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 965

Sunshine Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 934

Glengala Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 921

🎓Secondary (2)

Marian College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 999

Sunshine College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 952

⭐Special (2)

Furlong Park School For Deaf Children

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1043

Sunshine Special Developmental School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 976

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

55/ 100

8.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

997ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

33/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 6 tram🚌 41 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

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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