Sunshine North, VIC 3401
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $341/wk Median
- 29.5% Renters
Sunshine North Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $341
- To the CBD
- 12.4km
- Walkability
- 8.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Sunshine North Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Sunshine North is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,047 residents, a solid minority 29.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $341 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Sunshine North
Sunshine North Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Sunshine North Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Sunshine North
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Sunshine North
Real questions renters ask before moving to Sunshine North.
Is Sunshine North a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Sunshine North has a 29.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Sunshine North family-friendly for renters?
Sunshine North has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $341/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
How much does it cost to rent in Sunshine North?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Sunshine North is $341. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $341 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Sunshine North from the Melbourne CBD?
Sunshine North is approximately 12km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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