VIC3429· Pop. 39,093Hume

SUNBURY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

55

Liveability score

49

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

Real

$700,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

3.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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SUNBURY 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

$490/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.84%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

45 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$570k
2021
$645k
2022
$670k
2023
$660k
2025
$700k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

SUNBURY is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.6% 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

$1,924/wk

$69k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.4%

77.6% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

62%

26% apartments

Degree qualified

49.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

34.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

29 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

28.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

2,553/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3429

🏫9 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)
431 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls24% top SEA quarter

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1061(72%)
299 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls23% top SEA quarter

St Anne's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1059(72%)
599 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls21% top SEA quarter

Sunbury Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1056(71%)
400 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls23% top SEA quarter

Kismet Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
358 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls13% top SEA quarter

Killara Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1017(55%)
317 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls15% top SEA quarter

Sunbury West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1004(49%)
230 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls9% top SEA quarter

Goonawarra Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 999(46%)
351 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls12% top SEA quarter

Sunbury Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 983(39%)
495 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls5% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

Salesian College Sunbury

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1059(72%)
1,720 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls20% top SEA quarter

Sunbury Downs Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1005(49%)
789 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls12% top SEA quarter

Sunbury College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(44%)
980 students11:1 student–teacher54% girls8% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Red Rock Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1056(70%)
195 students11:1 student–teacher54% girls19% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Sunbury And Macedon Ranges Specialist School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 998(46%)
283 students5:1 student–teacher29% girls10% top SEA quarter

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
0/ 100

24.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1027ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
94/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 40 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

50

/ 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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