Sunshine North, Victoria

Sunshine North
Melbourne, Victoria
Sunshine North
Coordinates 37°45′22″S 144°50′56″E / 37.756°S 144.849°E / -37.756; 144.849Coordinates: 37°45′22″S 144°50′56″E / 37.756°S 144.849°E / -37.756; 144.849
Population 10,637 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 1,346/km2 (3,487/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 3020
Area 7.9 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Location 12 km (7 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s) City of Brimbank
State electorate(s) St Albans
Federal Division(s) Maribyrnong
Suburbs around Sunshine North:
Kealba Keilor East Avondale Heights
St Albans Sunshine North Braybrook
Albion Sunshine Braybrook

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.

History

Sunshine North Post Office opened on 1 February 1958 as the suburb was developed.[2]

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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Sunshine North (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  2. ↑ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008


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