Is Sunshine West Safe? (2026)
Sunshine West is residential with good community infrastructure.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Sunshine West specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 9 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 30 |
| Total local businesses | 82 |
The suburb has a steady community presence during business hours.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Medical One Sunshine | — | — |
| Mercy Health | — | — |
| Hampshire Road Medical Centre | 254 Hampshire Road | — |
| Dr Ton Nu Minh Dien | — | — |
| Bs ngô Xuân Lộc | — | — |
| Hume Medical Centre | 66 Glengala Road | +61 3 9042 4573 |
| Glengala Health | 150 Glengala Road | +61 3 9312 0824 |
| Durham Road Clinic | 141 Durham Road | — |
Practical Safety Tips for Sunshine West
- Lock your car — opportunistic theft happens everywhere in Melbourne
- Know your neighbours — community connection is the best safety net
- Report suspicious activity — call 000 for emergencies, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 for non-urgent
- Light your property — sensor lights deter opportunistic crime
- Secure bikes — bike theft is Melbourne’s most common property crime
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | 000 |
| Police non-emergency | 131 444 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| SES (floods, storms) | 132 500 |
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Sunshine West
- Best Cafes in Sunshine West
- Best Bars in Sunshine West
- Cost of Living in Sunshine West
- Sunshine West Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Sunshine West
- Sunshine West Transport Guide
- Sunshine West Property Market
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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