Sunshine
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Sunshine is a lively suburb within Greater Melbourne, known for its cultural diversity, busy markets, and well-connected transport. Despite its small population, it offers a mix of urban convenience and suburban charm, making it a gateway to the city's west.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
9,445
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.78°, 144.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,645
Local Cost
$1,863
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
90
English
97
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
122 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
67
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
4
Parks
44
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
925.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.