Moving to Sunshine North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Sunshine North 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 North at a Glance
| Need | Sunshine North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 4 |
| Schools | 10 |
| Parks | 17 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Sunshine North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Sunshine North has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Hospital | 176-190 Furlong Road, St Albans | +61 3 8345 1333 |
| Northumberland medical Centre | 29 Northumberland Road, Sunshine North | — |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Sunshine North has 0 restaurants and 4 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Starbucks
- The Usual Joint — 32 Furlong Road
- Bean Lab
- French Cafe
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 North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Sunshine North has 17 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Pennell Reserve
- Dempster Park
- Thompson Reserve
- Heatherlea Crescent Reserve
- Northumberland Reserve
- Suffolk Road Reserve
If You Have Kids
Sunshine North has 10 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Albion Primary School | 61-81 Adelaide Street |
| Braybrook College | 350-352 Ballarat Road |
| Sunshine College North Campus | 72-84 Suffolk Road |
| Sunshine North Primary School | 65-71 Suffolk Road, Sunshine North |
| St Bernadette’s School | — |
Cost of Living in Sunshine North
| 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.
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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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