Population 10,637 (2011 census) LGA(s) City of Brimbank Sunshine North Braybrook Postal code 3020 | Postcode(s) 3020 State electorate(s) St Albans Area 7.9 km² Federal division Division of Maribyrnong | |
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Location 12 km (7 mi) from Melbourne | ||
Sunshine North is a suburb 12 km west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its local government area is the City of Brimbank. At the 2011 census, Sunshine North had a population of 10,637.
Contents
- Map of Sunshine North VIC 3020 Australia
- History
- Demographics
- Attractions
- Flora and fauna
- Sport
- References
Map of Sunshine North VIC 3020, Australia
History
Sunshine North Post Office opened on 1 February 1958 as the suburb was developed.
Demographics
In the 2011 census the population of Sunshine North was 10,637, approximately 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median/average age of the people in Sunshine North is 37 years of age. 39.4% of people living in the suburb of Sunshine North were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were 23.1% Vietnam, 5.1% Malta, 2.6% Italy, 2.1% India, 1.7% Philippines, 1.2% China, 1.0% Burma, 0.9% Poland, 0.8% Sudan, 0.8% Croatia, 0.7% New Zealand, 0.6% England, 0.6% Cyprus, 0.5% Greece.
31.8% of people living in Sunshine North speak Vietnamese. The other top languages spoken are 25.8% English only, 6.0% Language spoken at home not stated, 5.8% Maltese, 5.5% Cantonese, 4.7% Other, 3.6% Italian, 1.8% Spanish, 1.6% Arabic, 1.6% Greek.
The religious makeup of Sunshine North is 35.0% Catholic, 23.1% Buddhism, 12.8% No religion, 8.0% Religious affiliation not stated, 4.0% Islam, 3.3% Eastern Orthodox, 3.3% Anglican, 1.8% Baptist, 1.3% Other Religious Groups, 1.1% Christian, nfd.
The median individual income is $353 per week and the median household income is $882 per week.
The median rent in Sunshine North is $255 per week and the median mortgage repayment is $1426 per month.
Attractions
Flora and fauna
Many native species exist along the Maribyrnong River on the eastern border of the suburb. Some species thrive in the area. The most abundant are;
Introduced species;
Sport
The suburb host former National Soccer League and current Victorian Premier League competitors Melbourne Knights.