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Victoria · Postcode 3429
Sunbury postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 34 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Sunbury at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Sunbury vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Sunbury | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,925 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $361 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Sunbury is a locality 34 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3429. It falls within the Melbourne - North West region. The local government area is Hume.
According to the 2021 Census, Sunbury has a population of 38,851 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,925, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The Indigenous population is 476 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Sunbury includes a median weekly rent of $361, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 14,118 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sunbury scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 14 schools in the Sunbury area, including Salesian College Sunbury, Sunbury College, Sunbury Downs Secondary College and others.
Sunbury is part of the Sunbury statistical area in Victoria.
Sunbury details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3429 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 38,851 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,925/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $854/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $361 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 132.2 km² |
| Population Density | 294/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14,118 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 476 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.581111 |
| Longitude | 144.713889 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 34 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Sunbury |
| Local Government | Hume |
| Federal Electorate | Mcewen |
| State Electorate | Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7,378 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,712 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 10,725 (27.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 10,148 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 5,892 (15.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 4,392 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 3,593 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 1,969 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,538 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 1,179 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 751 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 254 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 537 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4,213 (30.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5,806 (41.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3,420 (24.5%) |
Schools in Sunbury
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Sunbury. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Sunbury
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.