Sunderland Bay bushfire risk
Of Sunderland Bay’s 370 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 42.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Sunderland Bay’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Sunderland Bay
Flood and bushfire areas across Sunderland Bay. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Sunderland Bay
Sunderland Bay sits in the Bass Coast council area, which recorded 2,444 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 2,444 total. Figures are for the whole Bass Coast council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Sunderland Bay
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Sunderland Bay
Sunderland Bay is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Low density residential — mostly detached houses on standard suburban blocks.
Zone: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
School catchments in Sunderland Bay
Sunderland Bay can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Sunderland Bay
At the 2021 Census, 15.7% of Sunderland Bay’s 306 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Sunderland Bay
Bass Coast council approved 370 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Bass Coast council area (not just Sunderland Bay). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 20 George Street, Sunderland Bay VIC 3922
- 5 Ozone Court, Sunderland Bay VIC 3922
- 11 Jill Street, Sunderland Bay VIC 3922
- 1 Phillip Island Road, Sunderland Bay VIC 3922
- 3 Zephyr Court, Sunderland Bay VIC 3922
- 5 Barry Street, Sunderland Bay VIC 3922
- 41 Back Beach Road, Sunderland Bay VIC 3922
- 7 Elane Street, Sunderland Bay VIC 3922
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.