Sunbury at a glance
Median house
$675,000
Median unit
$495,300
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
38.9k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Sunbury.
The postcode for Sunbury is 3429 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Sunbury is $675,000.
Sunbury (3429) sits in the Hume region of Victoria. The median house here is $675,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Sunbury has roughly 38,851 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sunbury scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunbury's population at 38,851, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
38,851
Median age
38
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $675,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $495,300, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $135,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Sunbury on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$675,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $495,300.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$361/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$675,000
$495,300
38,851
Median age: 38
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.01% (median rent $520/wk against a $675,000 price tag). Units yield 3.79% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.01%
Based on $675,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.79%
Based on $495,300 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,110
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sunbury.
Local schools for Sunbury
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sunbury Heights Primary School
Sunbury West Primary School
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sunbury.
- What is the median house price in Sunbury?
- The median house price in Sunbury, VIC 3429 is $675,000. The median unit price is $495,300.
- What is the Sunbury postcode?
- Sunbury is in the 3429 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hume region.
- Where is Sunbury?
- Sunbury is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3429. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hume region.
- What is the average rent in Sunbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $361.
- What schools are in Sunbury?
- There are 15 schools serving Sunbury on this page, including Sunbury Heights Primary School, Sunbury West Primary School, Sunbury Downs Secondary College.
- How walkable is Sunbury?
- Sunbury has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sunbury?
- Sunbury is close to Diggers Rest, Plumpton, Wildwood, Bulla, Gisborne South.
- What is the population of Sunbury?
- The population of Sunbury is approximately 38,851 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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