Sunbury - South, VIC 3165
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $351/wk Median
- 25.4% Renters
Sunbury - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $351
- To the CBD
- 29.8km
- Walkability
- 7.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Sunbury - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Sunbury - South is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 14,985 residents, a solid minority 25.4% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $351 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Sunbury - South
Sunbury - South Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Sunbury - South Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Sunbury - South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Sunbury - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Sunbury - South.
Is Sunbury - South family-friendly for renters?
Sunbury - South has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $351/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How much does it cost to rent in Sunbury - South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Sunbury - South is $351. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $351 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Sunbury - South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Sunbury - South has a 25.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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