For many years Sunbury has been Melbourne’s best-kept secret. Well-connected, Sunbury is located only 15 mins from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, and 40 mins from the Melbourne CBD.
Sunbury is also on the doorstep of the vibrant yet tranquil, Macedon Ranges. A region of historic and creative villages, quality produce, award-winning wine, heritage gardens and scenic forests. Every weekend on the month there is a different Farmers Market to explore and pick-up local produce and handmade goods.
Living in Sunbury is the best of both worlds, all the outdoor space you could ever want and need, without feeling isolated.
Located north-west of Melbourne, Sunbury is one of Victoria’s oldest townships, celebrated for its rich heritage, strong community spirit, and deep cultural significance. Originally home to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the area remains an important part of Aboriginal history, with the Sunbury Earth Rings recognised as some of the only remaining historic Aboriginal earth rings in Victoria.
Sunbury is also famously known as the birthplace of The Ashes. In 1882, the English cricket team played on the grounds of the historic Rupertswood Mansion, the estate of Sir William Clarke. Following the match, a small urn said to contain the ashes of a cricket ball was presented to the English captain — marking the beginning of what would become one of the world’s most celebrated sporting rivalries.
Adding to its colourful history, Sunbury became a landmark destination for Australian music lovers during the early 1970s. Between 1972 and 1975, the legendary Sunbury Pop Festival drew thousands of fans to the area for what became Australia’s first major outdoor rock festival. Held on farmland adjacent to Redstone, the festival hosted iconic acts including Deep Purple and Queen, cementing Sunbury’s place in Australia’s music history and earning recognition in Victoria’s Music Hall of Fame.
In Sunbury, you don’t need to wait for convenience to arrive. With a thriving, established township bursting with great places to eat and shop. Here people are passionate about their food, with coffee and fresh food to rival Melbourne’s inner city. Living here you’ll soon also have a long list of favourite shops, the go-to ones, and the specialty stores that catch your eye when you pass by.
Sunbury Train Station is also on the Metro and V-Line train lines, giving commuters plenty of options to travel into the city and beyond with the new Metro Tunnel.
