Sunbury, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sunbury, in the Hume City local government area.
| Locality | Sunbury |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hume City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.55338 |
| Longitude | 144.71354 |
| Population | 38,851 |
| Density | 294.3 /km² |
| Area | 132.0 km² |
| Elevation | 220 m |
| Postcode | 3429 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 36 km northwest |
Sunbury is a locality in the Hume City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 38,851. The locality covers an area of 132.0 km², giving a population density of about 294.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 220 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km northwest of Melbourne. Sunbury is located at 37.5534°S, 144.7135°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3429.
Sunbury rests on rolling plains, a landscape etched with the patient work of agriculture and time. It lies 16.7 km west-north-west of Greenvale, VIC (from Greenvale, VIC: bearing 303°T), and is situated 13.0 km east-south-east of Gisborne. The earth here, a rich ochre in places, slopes gently towards the meandering pathways of local creeks, their banks softened by a hardy scrub and the occasional sentinel gum tree. The air often carries the scent of turned soil and distant eucalyptus, a smell that deepens as the sun begins its descent, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the fields. Even the buildings, a mix of established homes and newer developments, seem to settle into the land, respecting its broad, open character.
The story of Sunbury is one of agricultural ambition and evolving industry, a narrative woven through its very foundations. Originally settled for its farming potential, the land proved fertile for grazing and crops, a legacy that still subtly influences the character of the place. More recently, Sunbury has become a vibrant hub for a diverse economy, with burgeoning retail centres and residential growth. It’s a place where the past is not forgotten, evident in the preserved heritage buildings that stand alongside modern amenities, a quiet testament to the generations who have shaped this corner of Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunbury, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Sunbury, in the Hume City local government area.
Detailed location data for Sunbury includes the postcode (3429), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hume City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sunbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |