Sunset Strip, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Sunset Strip VIC is 503 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Sunset Strip is $636 per week ($33,072 per year). Median rent in Sunset Strip is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Sunset Strip has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Sunset Strip has a population density of 1,367 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Sunset Strip is England. The most common religion is No religion (60.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunset Strip is $1,448.

There were 39 recorded offences in Sunset Strip in 2025-25, a rate of 78 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (25 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

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Sunset Strip Population

503 residents at the 2021 Census.

Sunset Strip Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$636/wk

$33,072 per year

Ranked 6,506 of 14,663

Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

Ranked 3,104 of 14,663

Median Age

38years

Same as the national median

Mortgage

$1,448/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Sunset Strip Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (240) Female 52.5% (265)

Population Density

1,367

people per km²

503 people · 0.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,395

Family income/wk

Sunset Strip Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Sunset Strip Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Sunset Strip, 39.3% are owned outright and 60.7% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

39.3%

Owned with mortgage

60.7%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Sunset Strip Religion

No religion

60.8%

Catholic

12.7%

Not stated

7.0%

Anglican

5.6%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Baptist

2.4%

Eastern Orthodox

2.2%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Sunset Strip Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

55.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Sunset Strip Employment

Employed full-time

30.0% 99 people

Employed part-time

23.9% 79 people

Unemployed

1.5% 5 people

Not in labour force

44.5% 147 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Sunset Strip Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Sunset Strip Occupation

Professionals

23.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Community & Personal Service

17.2%

Managers

14.9%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Sales Workers

9.0%

Labourers

3.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Sunset Strip Field of Study

Society & Culture

22.5%

Engineering

16.3%

Education

14.7%

Management & Commerce

14.7%

Architecture & Building

9.3%

Health

7.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Agriculture & Environment

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Sunset Strip Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Sunset Strip Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$500-$649/wk

10.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Sunset Strip Marital Status

Married

31.9% 127

Separated

8.5% 34

Divorced

14.3% 57

Widowed

3.3% 13

Never married

42.0% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Sunset Strip Ancestry

English

45.1%

Australian

43.3%

Irish

15.3%

Scottish

9.1%

German

5.2%

Greek

2.6%

Australian Aboriginal

2.0%

Italian

1.8%

Macedonian

1.8%

Filipino

1.6%

Chinese

1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Sunset Strip School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.5%

Secondary — Government

25.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

Pre-school

9.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Vocational Education

4.2%

Primary — Catholic

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Sunset Strip Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.0%

No need for assistance

94.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Sunset Strip Volunteering

Volunteer

16.1% 60

Not a volunteer

83.9% 312

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Sunset Strip Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.4%

$600-$799/mo

5.2%

$800-$999/mo

15.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Sunset Strip How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.7%

Did not go to work

21.1%

Bus

2.9%

Truck

2.3%

Bicycle

2.3%

Car (passenger)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Sunset Strip Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

42.9%

2 vehicles

34.0%

3 vehicles

14.1%

4+ vehicles

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Sunset Strip Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.2%

3 bedrooms

66.8%

4 bedrooms

20.9%

5 bedrooms

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Sunset Strip Population Mobility

19.7%

moved in the last year

55.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Sunset Strip Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Sunset Strip Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Sunset Strip Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.2%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Sunset Strip Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.0%

One parent — children under 15

20.6%

Couple — no children

19.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Sunset Strip Military Service

Previously served

1.9% 7

Never served

98.1% 368

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Sunset Strip Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 44

Did not provide

88.0% 323

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Sunset Strip Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

13.1%

2 children

23.0%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Sunset Strip When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Sunset Strip Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

27.6%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Sunset Strip Household Size

1 person

34.0%

2 persons

31.6%

3 persons

11.7%

4 persons

10.7%

5 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Sunset Strip Where Residents Moved From

Same address

368

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Sunset Strip Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.0%

Blended family — no other children

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Sunset Strip Crime Statistics

39 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures

Assault

Drug Offences

Theft

Property Damage

Weapons

Total offences by year

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Sunset Strip Schools

schools nearby

government

1083

avg ICSEA score

916

total students

Newhaven College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 916 students

1083

ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Sunset Strip Rent Prices & Affordability

35% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,009/wk

Median rent $350/wk

Rent to income 34.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Sunset Strip against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,372 a month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $659/wk

Rent share 34.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Strathmerton

Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk $140/wk less rent

Churchill (Vic.)

Income: $577/wk Rent: $230/wk $120/wk less rent

Swan Hill

Income: $754/wk Rent: $235/wk $115/wk less rent

Katunga

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk $110/wk less rent

Long Gully

Income: $575/wk Rent: $250/wk $100/wk less rent

Shepparton

Income: $678/wk Rent: $270/wk $80/wk less rent

Thomson (Greater Geelong - Vic.)

Income: $667/wk Rent: $295/wk $55/wk less rent

Dandenong North

Income: $605/wk Rent: $341/wk $9/wk less rent

Sunset Strip vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Sunset Strip is $636 a week, 17% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,019th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $34 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 34.7% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Sunset Strip	Typical VIC	Typical Australia
Personal income	$636/wk	$767/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,009/wk	$1,687/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$350/wk	$316/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,448/mo	$1,723/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	38	43	42
Rent share of household income	34.7%	19.1%	20.3%

Suburbs near Sunset Strip

The closest suburb to Sunset Strip is Cowes, 4.1 km away.

Cowes

4.1 km away · income $586/wk · rent $331/wk

Silverleaves

4.7 km away · income $733/wk · rent $335/wk

Cape Woolamai

8.6 km away · income $732/wk · rent $340/wk

San Remo (Vic.)

12.9 km away · income $727/wk · rent $301/wk

Hmas Cerberus

13.8 km away · income $1,087/wk · rent $260/wk

Somers

15.7 km away · income $874/wk · rent $391/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Strip

What is the population of Sunset Strip VIC?

The population of Sunset Strip VIC is 503 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,367 people per km².Sunset Strip is ranked #5,022 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Sunset Strip?

The median personal income in Sunset Strip VIC is $636 per week, or $33,072 per year.The median household income is $1,009 per week.Family income is $1,395 per week.Sunset Strip is ranked #6,506 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Sunset Strip?

Median rent in Sunset Strip VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 34.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Sunset Strip ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Sunset Strip?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Sunset Strip VIC is $1,448. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Sunset Strip?

The median age in Sunset Strip VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Sunset Strip a good suburb to live in?

Sunset Strip is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 503.The median income is $636/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22394. All dollar figures in AUD.