Moving to Sunshine (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Sunshine in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Sunshine at a Glance
| Need | Sunshine |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 15 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 23 |
| Medical | 8 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 10 |
Your First Week in Sunshine
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Sunshine has 8 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 |
Pharmacies: Sunshine Arcade Pharmacy, Linh Chi Chinese Medicine, Terrywhite Chemist, Sunshine Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Sunshine has 0 restaurants and 15 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Karibu African Coffee Club — 113 Durham Road, Sunshine
- Joe’s Milkbar & Coffee — 83 Glengala Road, Sunshine West
- Harmony Cafe — 236 Hampshire Road
- Da Lat Hill
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Sunshine.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Sunshine has 23 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Dickson Street Reserve
- Kevin Wheelahan Gardens
- J.R. Parsons Reserve
- Arthur Beachley Reserve
- Matthews Hill Reserve
- Sunvale Community Park
If You Have Kids
Sunshine has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Albion Primary School | 61-81 Adelaide Street |
| Sunshine Harvester Primary School | 132 Hertford Road, Sunshine |
| Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception School | 93 Monash Street, Sunshine |
| Sunshine Heights Primary School | 1-9 Mailey Street, Sunshine West |
| St Peter’s Primary School | — |
Cost of Living in Sunshine
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Sunshine?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Sunshine
- Best Cafes in Sunshine
- Best Bars in Sunshine
- Cost of Living in Sunshine
- Sunshine Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Sunshine
- Is Sunshine Safe?
- Sunshine Transport Guide
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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