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Sunbury, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Sunbury is a mid-size city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 38,851. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
38,851 Population 8/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$28,865 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$28,865 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$203,400 home value, $1,017/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population38,851
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,865
Per Capita$28,865
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$203,400
Rent$1,017
Ownership79.2%
Housing Units15,540

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population38,851
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates-37.5774°, 144.7261°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,865
Median Age38.0 years

About Sunbury

Sunbury is a mid-size city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 38,851. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Sunbury has a population of 38,851 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

38,851
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sunbury vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sunbury is $28,865, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,865 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $555, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,691 business establishments.

Income: Sunbury vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,865
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,865
Avg Weekly Wage$555

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)3,691

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sunbury is $203,400, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,017 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 79.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 15,540 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$203,400
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,017
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.2%
Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied20.8%
Housing Units15,540

Property Tax

Climate in Sunbury

Sunbury has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27° 39.0
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.7° 41.9
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.4° 36.9
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 10.1° / 20.6° 41.6
May 12.5°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.7° 33.9
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 6.4° / 14° 41.2
Jul 9.6°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.4° 32.7
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6° / 14.7° 39.0
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.2° / 17.1° 45.4
Oct 14.4°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20° 47.9
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.6° 59.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 12.3° / 24.8° 52.1
Sunbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-37.5774°N, 144.7261°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 115 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 149 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 137 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 140 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 135 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 135 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 149 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 134 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 144 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 11 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 133 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 112 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 66 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 100 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 143 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 116 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 138 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 80 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 137 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
July 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in

Sunbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 46°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Sunbury

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Red Rock Christian College
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Sunbury Heights Primary School
Killara Primary School
St Anne's Primary School
Sunbury West Primary School
Sunbury Primary School
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School
Goonawarra Primary School
Sunbury College
Holy Trinity Primary School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School
Kismet Park Primary School
St Mary's College for the Deaf Sunbury Campus
Salesian College
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Radio Stations near Sunbury

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Sunbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ACMI
ACMI
Alma Doepel Restoration Project
Alma Doepel Restoration Project
ANZ Banking Museum
ANZ Banking Museum
Australian Museum of Performing Arts
Australian Museum of Performing Arts
Australian Music Vault
Australian Music Vault
Bluestone Cottage Museum
Bluestone Cottage Museum
Broadmeadows Museum
Buxton Contemporary (868)
Chinese Museum
Chinese Museum
Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Fire Services Museum
Fire Services Museum
Fox Classic Car Museum
Fox Classic Car Museum
Grainger Museum
Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy & Pathology
Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy & Pathology
Hellenic Museum
Hellenic Museum
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Immigration Museum
Immigration Museum
Koorie Heritage Trust
Koorie Heritage Trust
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum
Moonee Ponds Court House Museum
Moonee Ponds Court House Museum
Museo Italiano
Museo Italiano
Old Gisborne Court House
Old Treasury Building Museum
Old Treasury Building Museum
Polish Museum and Archives in Australia
Polish Museum and Archives in Australia
RMIT Design Archives
RMIT Design Archives
Shot Tower Museum
Shot Tower Museum
The Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum
The Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum
Tiegs Museum
Tiegs Museum
Tramway Heritage Centre

Libraries in Sunbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
1 John Street Little Library0.0
Architecture, Building & Planning Library0.0
Ascot Vale Library0.0
Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre0.0
Baillieu Library0.0
Brimbank Libraries Deer Park Branch0.0
Brimbank Library0.0
Brunswick Library0.0
Campbell Turnbull Library0.0
Carlton Library0.0
Caroline Springs Library0.0
City Library0.0
Coburg Library0.0
Coburg Station Book Fridge0.0
Craigieburn Library0.0
Dalton McCaughey Library0.0
Eastern Resource Centre Library (Building 171)0.0
Fawkner Library0.0
Flemington Library0.0
Footscray Library0.0
Footscray Mechanics' Institute Library0.0
Giblin Eunson Library0.0
Gisborne Library0.0
Gladstone Park Library0.0
Glenroy Library0.0
Hume Global Learning Centre - Broadmeadows0.0
Keilor Village Library0.0
Kirrip biik Park Free mini library0.0
Law Library0.0
Law Library Victoria0.0
Legal Aid public law library0.0
Library0.0
Library at the Dock0.0
Little free library0.0
Little library0.0
Maribyrnong Library0.0
Melton Library & Learning Hub0.0
Merlo little library0.0
narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services0.0
NGV Library0.0
North Melbourne Library0.0
RMIT Carlton Library0.0
RMIT Swanston Library0.0
RMIT University Brunswick Library0.0
Romsey Library0.0
Rowden White Library (Levels 2 & 3)0.0
Sam Merrifield Library0.0
Southbank Library0.0
Southbank Library at Boyd0.0
St Albans Library0.0
State Library Victoria0.0
Sunbury Library0.0
Sunshine Library0.0
Tullamarine Library0.0
West Footscray Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sunbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carlton Farmers Market
Carlton Farmers Market
Coburg Farmers Market
Coburg Farmers Market
Lakes Fresh Food Market
Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market
Sunbury's Quality Fruit & Vegetable
Sunday Market
Sunday Market
University Plaza

Restaurants in Sunbury

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Social
Golden Emperor
Itahlia
Mac's Lounge
Mystic Pizza
Nando's
Papadums
Siam Taste

Cafes in Sunbury

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tea Bag
The Nook

Cinemas in Sunbury

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reading Cinema

Monuments in Sunbury

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Remeberence Shrine
The Sunbury Gun

Clinics in Sunbury

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Evans Street Clinic

Dentists in Sunbury

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunbury Denture Clinic

Veterinaries in Sunbury

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #945009586

Train Stations in Sunbury

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clarkefield
Sunbury Station

Bus Stations in Sunbury

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunbury Station Bus Interchange

Gas Stations in Sunbury

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Ampol
AU #12273546368
AU #298348914
BP
Puma Sunbury
Shell

Banks in Sunbury

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Sunbury

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HomeCo
Sunbury Square Shopping Centre

Gyms in Sunbury

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Sunbury

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goona Warra Golf Course

Breweries in Sunbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
CoConspirators Brewing Co
CoConspirators Brewing Co
Henry Street Brewhouse
Henry Street Brewhouse
Holgate Brewhouse
Hop Nation
Keeper
Keeper

Stadiums & Teams in Sunbury

TeamLeagueDivision
Coburg City Oval
Flemington Grandstand
Main Arena
Marvel Stadium
Parkville Tennis Club
Princes Park
Victoria University Community Sports Stadium
Whitten Oval

Airports Near Sunbury

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bellbrae private airstripSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Mangalore AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport
Yeaburn AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sunbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sunbury Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sunbury

45 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
4Cyte Pathology Footscray
Ageless Skin & Laser Clinic
Bell Street Family Medical Centre
Brunswick Medical Imaging
Bupa
Capstone Medical Centre Southbank
Cardigan House Consulting Suites
Casualty
Central City Community Health Service
Chase Medical Centre
Collins St Medical Center
Connect Health + Movement
Dr Bach's Medical Clinic
Dr Johannes Kern
Edgewater Medical Centre
Errol Street Medical Centre
Errol Street Spinal & Sport Therapy
EyeCare Clinic
Inner Melbourne Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Inner North Medical Clinic
Jewell Medical Clinic
Mandalay
Maternal and Child Health Centre
Medical Hub @ RMIT
Melbourne Cardiology Services
Melbourne Dental Xray
Melbourne Mothers
Melbourne Natural Wellness
Merri-bek Family Doctors
Military Road Medical Centre
Millenium Medical
Pain Stoppers
QV Medical Centre
Radiology Imaging Solutions
SIA Medical Centre
Stable Health
Timothy Robinson
Turn the Corner
Vena Clinic
Victoria Parade Surgery Centre
Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists
Victorian Clinical Genetics Services
Victorian Endocrine Clinic
Viva Physiotherapy
Yarraville Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sunbury

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethany Lutheran Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
St Andrew's Sunbury
St Mary's Sunbury
Sunbury Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunbury

What is the population of Sunbury?

Sunbury has a population of 38,851 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Sunbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,865, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $203,400 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sunbury?

Sunbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Sunbury?

Sunbury has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $555. There are 3,691 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sunbury?

The median home value in Sunbury is $203,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,017. The homeownership rate is 79.2%.

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