Sunshine Precinct

A nationally significant transport, health and advanced manufacturing hub anchoring growth in Melbourne’s west.

Sunshine Precinct is emerging as the principal economic and transport hub for Melbourne’s west.

With established strengths in healthcare, education and advanced manufacturing, the precinct is evolving into a vibrant urban centre that combines strong employment growth with high-quality, affordable housing.

Located at one of Australia’s most significant rail and road junctions, Sunshine Precinct offers unmatched national, regional and metropolitan connectivity — including a planned direct rail link to Melbourne Airport.

Backed by significant Victorian and Commonwealth Government investment, the precinct is being transformed through major infrastructure and urban renewal projects, creating a compelling environment for businesses looking to scale, access talent and connect to growing domestic and international markets.

At a glance

• Melbourne’s west economic and transport hub
• 14km west of Melbourne’s CBD
• Population and local employment expected to triple by 2050
• Over 7,800 ICT professionals living in Melbourne’s West, within easy travelling distance of Sunshine1 (source: ABS 2021 Census data)
• A centre for healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing.

Why Sunshine?

A connected services capital for Melbourne’s west

Sunshine Precinct is strategically positioned to support growth across healthcare, education and high-value services.

• Located in the heart of Melbourne’s west - one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions
• A thriving hub for healthcare, education, professional services, advanced manufacturing and accommodation for global and interstate visitors.
• Anchored by a strong mix of institutions and industry leaders, including:
  • Victoria University
  • Sunshine Hospital
  • Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital
  • InfraBuild
  • Vinidex
  • AUSREO
• Rapidly emerging as a destination for innovation and jobs.

One of Melbourne’s future transport superhubs

Sunshine Precinct sits at one of Australia’s most important rail and road junctions, offering unmatched access across metropolitan, regional and national networks.

• Positioned to become one of only three metropolitan transport superhubs
• Seamless national, regional and suburban connectivity, including Melbourne Airport Rail
• Major rail investments underway, including the Metro Tunnel, Suburban Rail Loop, Western Rail Plan, Melbourne Airport Rail and the Sunshine Station Masterplan
• $4.1 billion Victorian and Commonwealth Government investment in Sunshine Station upgrades to tracks, rail yards and associated infrastructure
• New regional platforms at Sunshine, a brand-new Albion Station, and early enabling works for the future electrification of the Melton Line

Large scale urban renewal and access to talent

Large-scale urban renewal and a strengthening central business district create long-term opportunities for business, investment and workforce access.

• Offers one of Victoria’s youngest, largest and fastest growing labor pools
• 30,000 people of working age

Key areas for consideration

Albion Quarter

• Albion Quarter, one of inner Melbourne’s largest renewal areas covering over 40 hectares, is planned to accommodate significant growth in employment and residential density.
• Its ripe for redevelopment to support the next generation of jobs, innovation and services in Melbourne’s west.
• Victorian Government has commited to rebuilding Albion Station.
• Connected to Melbourne’s $13 billion Metro Tunnel, improving access, connectivity and service frequency.

Sunshine Central Business District

• Developing as an active day and night economy with diverse retail and commercial uses.
• Strengths in fresh food, restaurants, cafes and temporary accommodation.
• Ongoing investment in education and health facilities and civic and cultural assets, including $18 million Vietnamese Museum Australia.
• $143 million committed to delivering the Sunshine Station Masterplan, supporting long-term precinct transformation.

Government investment into infrastructure and education and health

• Melbourne Airport Rail
• $4.1 billion - Sunshine Station Superhub
• $143 million - Sunshine Station Masterplan
• New modern Albion Station

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