Every postcode in the City of Brimbank. 26 suburbs, 11 postcodes, one directory.
Brimbank is the second-largest municipality in metropolitan Melbourne. It covers 123 square kilometres of Melbourne's western suburbs, from Braybrook near the Maribyrnong River to Sydenham at the edge of the urban growth boundary. The City of Brimbank includes 26 suburbs spread across 11 different postcodes.
If you have ever searched "sunshine west postcode" or "tullamarine postcode" and landed on a confusing list, this guide is for you. Every Brimbank suburb is listed below with its correct postcode, a brief profile, and a link to browse local businesses on Sunshine Hub.
Brooklyn sits at the southern edge of Brimbank, bordering Altona North and Tottenham. The suburb is split between the City of Brimbank and the City of Hobsons Bay. The Brimbank portion runs north of Geelong Road.
Brooklyn is largely industrial, with warehouses and logistics yards along Kororoit Creek Road. Residential streets sit closer to Millers Road. The Western Ring Road passes through the suburb, connecting it to Deer Park and Laverton.
Braybrook is shared between Brimbank and the City of Maribyrnong. The Brimbank section covers the western side, roughly west of Ashley Street. Braybrook sits 10 kilometres from the CBD, making it one of the closest Brimbank suburbs to the city.
Ballarat Road runs through the middle. The Centreway shopping strip on South Road has a mix of Vietnamese, African, and Middle Eastern businesses. Braybrook is well connected by bus and sits between the Sunshine and Tottenham train lines.
Postcode 3020 is the commercial and civic heart of Brimbank. Four suburbs share it.
Sunshine is the administrative centre of Brimbank. Hampshire Road is the main retail strip. The suburb has a major train station servicing Metro and V/Line trains, and will be a stop on the future Melbourne Airport Rail Link. Sunshine Magistrates Court, Brimbank Community and Civic Centre, and Sunshine Plaza are all here. Population: 9,445 (2021 census).
Albion is a compact suburb between Sunshine and St Albans. It has its own train station on the Sunbury line. Albion is quieter than Sunshine, with older weatherboard homes and a handful of cafes and small shops along Ballarat Road. It is increasingly popular with first-home buyers because of its proximity to the train line and lower median prices.
Sunshine North extends from McIntyre Road up to the Western Ring Road. The suburb is mostly residential, with a mix of post-war brick homes and newer townhouses. Wright Street and the area around Sunshine North Reserve have a growing number of Vietnamese and East African grocery shops and restaurants.
Sunshine West is the largest of the four 3020 suburbs by area. It stretches from Glengala Road in the east to Derrimut Road in the west. Glengala Village on Glengala Road has a cluster of Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants. Duke Street has auto workshops and trade suppliers. The suburb has strong bus connections to Sunshine station and Footscray.
Postcode 3021 covers the central-western corridor of Brimbank. Four suburbs share it.
St Albans is Brimbank's most populous suburb. Population: 37,309 (2021 census). The main shopping strip runs along Main Road East and Main Road West, with a huge concentration of Vietnamese restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores. St Albans station is on the Sunbury line. The suburb is one of the most culturally diverse in Australia, with large Vietnamese, Filipino, Indian, and South Sudanese communities.
Albanvale is a residential pocket south of St Albans, between Kings Park and Cairnlea. Albanvale Primary School and Albanvale Reserve are the main landmarks. The suburb is quiet and family-oriented, with most residents commuting to St Albans or Sunshine for shopping and services.
Kealba sits north of St Albans, between Green Gully Reserve and the Calder Freeway. Kealba is small and mostly residential. Green Gully Soccer Club, one of the older clubs in the National Premier Leagues, is based here. The suburb has no train station but is connected by bus to St Albans and Keilor Downs.
Kings Park is on the western edge of Brimbank, bordering the City of Melton. Kings Park has newer housing estates built in the 1990s and 2000s. Overnewton Anglican Community College is the largest school in the area. The suburb has a local shopping centre on Gillespie Road with a supermarket, pharmacy, and takeaway shops.
Ardeer is a small suburb between Sunshine and Deer Park. Population: 3,170 (2021 census). The suburb has its own train station on the Deer Park line. Ardeer was historically an industrial area. The former ICI explosives factory site has been redeveloped into residential housing.
The Western Ring Road runs along the western boundary. Ardeer is one of the more affordable suburbs in Brimbank, with a mix of older homes and new infill development. Most daily shopping is done in Sunshine or at Brimbank Central in Deer Park.
Postcode 3023 is shared by several suburbs, but only Deer Park and Cairnlea are within the City of Brimbank. Burnside, Burnside Heights, and Caroline Springs use the same postcode but belong to the City of Melton.
Deer Park is a major residential and commercial hub in western Brimbank. Population: 18,145 (2021 census). Brimbank Central Shopping Centre on Neale Road is the main retail destination, with Kmart, Coles, and dozens of specialty shops. Deer Park station is on the regional line. Ballarat Road runs through the suburb, connecting it to Ardeer and Caroline Springs.
Cairnlea was developed in the early 2000s on former farmland between St Albans and Deer Park. The suburb is planned around Cairnlea Town Centre, which has a Woolworths, cafes, and medical services. Cairnlea has a younger demographic and modern housing stock. There is no train station, but bus routes connect to St Albans and Watergardens.
Derrimut is split between a large industrial precinct in the south and a residential area in the north. The industrial zone includes some of Melbourne's biggest distribution centres and warehouses, particularly along Boundary Road and Dohertys Road.
Residential Derrimut is centred around Derrimut Village Shopping Centre on Derrimut Road, which has an IGA, cafes, and essential services. The suburb is 17 kilometres west of the CBD. There is no train station, but bus routes run along Derrimut Road to Deer Park and Sunshine.
Keilor East is shared between Brimbank and the City of Moonee Valley. The Brimbank portion covers the western side, roughly west of Hoffmans Road. Keilor East is an established residential suburb with tree-lined streets, parks along the Maribyrnong River, and proximity to Melbourne Airport.
The Centreway shops on Keilor Road have a Coles, medical centre, and local retailers. Keilor East is popular with families for its relatively large block sizes and access to both the Calder Freeway and the Tullamarine Freeway.
Keilor is one of the oldest European settlements in Victoria, with history dating back to the 1830s. The Keilor Village shopping strip on Old Calder Highway has a post office, cafes, a pub, and a small cluster of shops. Keilor sits on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, and the river trails here are popular with walkers and cyclists. The suburb has a semi-rural feel compared to the rest of Brimbank.
Keilor North is a small rural-residential suburb north of Keilor, bounded by the Maribyrnong River and the Calder Freeway. It has large blocks, horse paddocks, and a handful of rural properties. Keilor North has no shops or train station. Residents travel to Keilor Village or Taylors Lakes for daily needs.
Postcode 3037 covers the north-western suburbs of Brimbank. Hillside is shared with the City of Melton. Note that Taylors Hill also uses 3037 but is not part of Brimbank.
Delahey is a residential suburb between Kings Park and Taylors Lakes. Population: 8,077 (2021 census). Copperfield College is the local secondary school. Delahey has a small shopping centre on Copernicus Way. The suburb was developed mainly in the 1980s and 1990s, with brick veneer homes on standard suburban blocks. Large radio transmission towers are a distinctive local landmark.
Sydenham is on the north-western edge of Brimbank. Watergardens Shopping Centre, one of the largest in Melbourne's west, is located here. Watergardens station is the terminus for the Sunbury train line. Sydenham has a mix of established homes and newer estates. Hillside Shopping Village on Sydenham Road provides additional retail options.
Calder Park is mostly non-residential. The former Thunderdome motorsport venue and the Calder Park Raceway are located here, along with some rural land and commercial properties. Few people live in Calder Park, and there are no shops or schools.
Hillside is shared between Brimbank and the City of Melton. The suburb was carved out of Sydenham and has estates like Cypress Rise, Banchory Grove, and Parkwood Green. A large water tower known locally as "The Golf Ball" is the most recognisable landmark. Hillside is family-oriented, with newer homes and good access to Watergardens for shopping and trains.
Keilor Downs is a well-established residential suburb between Keilor and Taylors Lakes. Keilor Downs Shopping Centre on Taylors Road is the main retail strip, with a Woolworths, cafes, and specialty stores. Bus routes 421 and 419 connect the suburb to St Albans and Watergardens stations. Copperfield College has a campus here.
Keilor Lodge is a small residential suburb between Keilor North, Keilor, and Taylors Lakes. Population: 1,668 (2021 census). It is one of the quietest suburbs in Brimbank, with low-density housing and no commercial centre. Residents rely on Keilor Downs or Taylors Lakes for shopping.
Taylors Lakes is in the far north-west of Brimbank, bordering the City of Melton. Taylors Lakes has a suburban lake system with walking paths and parks. The suburb has its own shopping centre on Melton Highway. Housing ranges from 1980s brick homes to newer townhouse developments. Taylors Lakes is popular with families for its open spaces and access to Watergardens.
Keilor Park sits between Keilor East and Tullamarine, just south of Melbourne Airport. The suburb has a mix of residential streets and light industrial zones. Keilor Park Drive is the main road, linking to the Western Ring Road and the Tullamarine Freeway.
Keilor Park is a practical suburb for airport workers and freight businesses. The residential area is small and established, with older homes on larger blocks. The nearby Steele Creek trail offers a green corridor for walking and cycling.
Tullamarine is shared between Brimbank and the City of Hume. Most people know it as the home of Melbourne Airport. The Brimbank portion covers the southern section of the suburb, south of the airport precinct.
Tullamarine has a residential pocket along Melrose Drive and surrounding streets, with its own primary school and small shopping strip. The Tullamarine Freeway connects the suburb directly to the CBD in about 20 minutes outside peak hours. Hotels, airport parking businesses, and car rental companies cluster around the airport fringe.
Here is every Brimbank suburb sorted by postcode. Suburbs marked with an asterisk (*) are shared with a neighbouring council.
Common postcode confusion: Burnside, Burnside Heights, Caroline Springs, and Taylors Hill share the 3023 or 3037 postcodes with Brimbank suburbs. These are part of the City of Melton, not the City of Brimbank.
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