Sunset Strip at a glance
Median house
$590,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Sunset Strip.
The postcode for Sunset Strip is 3922 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Sunset Strip is $590,000.
Sunset Strip (3922) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $590,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Sunset Strip has roughly 10,118 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sunset Strip scores 0/100 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sunset Strip's population at 10,118, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
10,118
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $590,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 59% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $118,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Sunset Strip on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$590,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$590,000
$240,480
10,118
Median age: 53
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.91% (median rent $330/wk against a $590,000 price tag). Units yield 6.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.91%
Based on $590,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.08%
Based on $240,480 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–
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.
25
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.
0
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sunset Strip.
Local schools for Sunset Strip
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cowes Primary School
Newhaven Primary School
San Remo Primary School
© 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 Sunset Strip.
- What is the median house price in Sunset Strip?
- The median house price in Sunset Strip, VIC 3922 is $590,000. The median unit price is $240,480.
- What is the Sunset Strip postcode?
- Sunset Strip is in the 3922 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Sunset Strip?
- Sunset Strip is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3922. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sunset Strip?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Sunset Strip?
- There are 6 schools serving Sunset Strip on this page, including Newhaven College, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Cowes Primary School.
- How walkable is Sunset Strip?
- Sunset Strip has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Sunset Strip?
- Sunset Strip is close to Sunderland Bay, Smiths Beach, Rhyll, Surf Beach, Wimbledon Heights.
- What is the population of Sunset Strip?
- The population of Sunset Strip is approximately 10,118 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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