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Brooklyn vs Sunshine West

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.1 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

BrooklynSunshine West
Active3210
Safety852
Wealth419
Value5914
Parks4242
Cafés3415
Transit726
Green space3140
Active & healthy4924
Schools nearby (OSM)1268
Median rent$391/wk $346/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,000,000$809,400
House sales this quarter378
Population1,97918,552
Full profile Brooklyn in full Sunshine West in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Brooklyn safer than Sunshine West?

Sunshine West scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Brooklyn or Sunshine West?

Sunshine West has the lower median house price of the two ($809,400 vs $1,000,000).

Should I live in Brooklyn or Sunshine West?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brooklyn or Sunshine West.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →