Is Sunshine Melbourne Still a Dangerous Suburb?

[@daviddoan68]

Sunshine in the 90s was rough, many of the gang members as documented in Underbelly were from here. But it's nothing compared to Cabramatta in the 90s. I think St Kilda around Fitzroy Street and surroundings is even more dangerous than Sunshine or any of the western suburbs, but no one talks about it.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

I definitely want to do a St kilda video one day

[@DUBLDENM]

Came across you a couple of days ago mate, subbed on the first video. I like your vibe man, interesting content so far, and you come across genuine and humble. Keen to see what direction you go as your channel grows. Do your thing. Cheers from Tassie 🤙🙏💙💙

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Man.. thanks for the nice words 🙌.. I got no beef with the streets and I’m no Spanian .. well maybe a Spanian from Temu as others have said lol. But thanks .. means a lot

[@Glen-t7x]

When I grew up there from 75 to around 85. Lot of Greeks. I lived in Armstrong st. Played for sunshine heights soccer club

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Wow .. there were heaps of Greeks and Maltese back in the 80s in St Albans and Sunshine, a lot of them moved out.

[@andrewwerdna9868]

I'm a local and walk around there frequently at night time and I've never had any issues. I'm sure crime does happen, but it is much safer than the 90's

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Oh it’s 100 percent safer than the dirty 90s

[@dkb2080]

yeah i live in the west for 20 years sunshine has been cleaned out a lot i use to go school in sunshine for tafe nothing ever happened back in 2016

[@chrispaffard8125]

I lived in Sunshine for 7 years had no problem's alot of the people that used to hang around been pushed into Footscray

[@dkb2080]

@@chrispaffard8125 its like broadmeadows also its not the same like it use to be they just have bad names now thats it

[@fosjam6421]

Sunshine cinemas are extremely underrated. They've done it up and it looks great. Was there today.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Yeah it’s actually a great cinema, I went to watch Deadpool and Wolverine there

[@fosjam6421]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB I remember when it first opened back in the late 90s. They had the massive Terminator photo alongside other movie stars, right near the statue. There was a TAB opposite where Mambos is and we went there underage and placed $1 harness racing bets, to try and scab cash for the pinnies and popcorn lol. The old bloke behind the counter didn't even care, he just read the trading post and put his own bets on lol.

[@warner72]

@TJ Thanks for sharing your memories of $1 boxing sessions wearing communal gloves in the old community centre. (Also great to learn what once stood there). We as the audience can see the joy that brought you. As years go by its easy to forget how those simple things we did as kids are often what makes us most happy. 👌

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Wow thanks man.. means a lot! As a teenager them movements meant nothing.. as a father, them moments mean everything.

[@markskingsley8052]

I remember the police and citizens gym just up from the old police station remember having my mates dad come get us from the police station when we stole his car

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks for stopping by.. where should I head out to next?

[@DungarooTV]

You should do a video on Kensington/Flemington housing commissioned flats - I grew up there so can give you my account of how it was like growing up there.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@DungarooTV I also use to live there!!

[@DungarooTV]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB Another thing you and I can relate to! Humble roots my brother

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@DungarooTV thanks man

[@hazptmedia]

Frankston!!

[@ryanm2525]

Bro your videos are on man thank you for the tour, cant wait for northern suburbs

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks man🙌

[@kimw200blaze4]

Haven't been to Sunshine in almost 20 years. I had extended family who resided there. I remember as a kid going to the Sunshine Uniting Church for their well renowned Devonshire tea. They had the Best scones with raspberry jam and cream to have with a nice cup of tea . Having said that mate, Sunshine has changed substantially since I was young.. it's almost unrecognisable what you have shown.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

It has transformed a lot.. good or bad.. don’t know

[@senadmarovic3530]

I grew up in sunshine in the early late 90s nothing has changed except properties have gone up

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Oh it’s expensive in the west now

[@THEAC83]

Once again, cruising my hood! Great video!

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks man!

[@ercy893]

Great video keep it up bro

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks man

[@beklerken1]

I didnt frequent Sunshine too much but met some lovely people from there. Cheerio and blessings to Matty, little Steve, Tommy Gunn etc. :)

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Hope they see your greetings

[@brandonvernet]

Respect for editing your own videos - it’s very tedious and lengthy work indeed. Hope you do Thomastown as I live close by - but there’s not much there honestly lol.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks bro.. it’s on my bucket list to do, I’ll probably hit Broadmeadows on the same day.

[@shanks3341]

sheeesh you used to go to pool joint called Tonys....the good olds alot dodgey stuff behind the scene ;)

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

lol indeed

[@dgomez828]

Do the Fitzroy and Collingwood flats. I wonder if those places have changed much the 90s were hectic there

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

I’ve done Collingwood, but not Fitzroy as yet

[@RosscoStixFpV]

Great video, i had family that lived in Sunshine for many years.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks man 🙏

[@RosscoStixFpV]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB my pleasure mate 👍

[@jDw_1992]

I work in sunshine and st albans every day. Sunshine is still very dangerous so is st albans but you do end up knowing all the local rough nuts its the blow ins that cause the trouble.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Man, the blow ins.. really?

[@jDw_1992]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB correct

[@markskingsley8052]

Got my licence at sunshine been to court there foodstar classic sunshine used to hang out at the plaza in the 90s early 2000 i rember them filming stan the mans movie Trogan warrior

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Damn I remember Stan .. the kick boxer from Taylor’s lakes?

[@chrispaffard8125]

I lived in Sunshine for 7 years had no problem's alot of the people that used to hang around been pushed into Footscray its so clean now compared how it used to be

[@Itchydexx01]

That brought back memories 😎

[@Kingkong-qu8eh]

Subbed, sunshine where u got ur license and across the road is where I lost my license 😂haven’t finished full video but is the go kart track still there on Ballarat Rd? Wow all those appartments crazy good idea though it’s only 12km away from cbd and when the tunnel under west gate those properties will go through the roof

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks for subbing man.. they use to have go karts at fun city but I think they moved it or renamed it .. not sure

[@ascher40]

You missed some great landmarks. Sunshine primary school in Hampshire road where Bon Scott from AC/DC was a student. West sunshine where Lester Ellis lived when he won his boxing fights. The old dairy in hampshire road where the horses would deliver the milk to residents. So many others.

[@RandomshitkickeR]

The joint sure has changed alot. I'm from Braybrook and some of the shit i've seen would make your head spin. I used to kick around those areas in the early to mid 2000's.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Crazy bro.. share them stories

[@khmerian1985]

you actually got pretty good video editing skills.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks man, took me around & hours to edit this video.

[@khmerian1985]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB you got talent for it for sure.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@khmerian1985 nah nah...just learned it last year..i had to keep pushing. but thanks

[@Halfrozeover]

Thanks for the Westie videos, I’m surprised how much things have changed too. I grew up in Deer Park before Burnside and Caroline springs existed, you probably know more about them than I do. Be an interesting to see, you can show off the Prison in Deer Park, our beloved landmark. 😂

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Unfortunately I’ve been to that prison many times (as a visitor).. I use to ride my bike in deer park and burnside, I can even remember when Caroline springs didn’t exist.. people use to burn cars there 😂

[@Halfrozeover]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB never visited it, but if I cross my ex I may become a guest for a while. LOL! I lived where the last bus used to turn around to go to the city. There was nothing but Rockbank next on Ballarat Rd. It’s not a place I like going to unless I need to go to the wreckers or some other factory. Keep the cruises up I really enjoy them and stay safe.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@Halfrozeover 😂😂🙌 thank you

[@PaulTait2020]

You gotta drive thru Melton if you haven`t already done so. edit: sorry I just seen that you have done a Melton video. Gonna watch it now. Thanks TJ.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Check the video before

[@MarkManson14]

Tony's was charlies in my day, and they had Angelo's (upstairs) john and his brother had a martial arts supplies shop a few doors down.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Yes… you’re right! Totally forgot about that.

[@ceoluis777]

yeah mate, Charlies was the name back in my day too

[@Magpie_Mark92]

Its always been Sunshine marketplace since the 90s, the old Sunshine plaza is behind it but is only a few shops mind you I did move to the east in 2018 haven't been back since

[@odc2566]

YCW I think it's called Recwest now. There used to be fun Filipino basketball rivalries between Tribe and Vikings team

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@odc2566 the filos where fill in with there basketball .. I use to join them and always get told off for not being serious 🧐

[@warner72]

A shocking DV-related stabbing death occurred during daytime shopping hours outside Sunshine Plaza in 2014. I didn't know Glengala rd used to be a dealing hotspot. It's very close to where 2-3 Underbelly murders occurred late 90's/early 00's. A local told me when he was young, Benji Veniamin hang nearby and offer local kids spare change from his glovebox for the Milkbar.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Correct..all true

[@jasonpotts4279]

Vietnamese pork roll from the bakery then to corrections lol

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Lmao 🤣

[@TuanHo-ju9lf]

They still have food star! I missed that shit all you can eat place. It is all closed on the East Side.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Food star still going strong

[@hmhmhmpandaaa8575]

YO TJ ! DON'T MIND ME ASKING ? WHAT DO INSURANCE COST A YEAR FOR THE WREX ??

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

lol random hahah.. around 250 a month

[@auscan1]

i just sometimes wonder whats wrong with these teens. Why would even stab anyone. Why kill someone. That person you stand is gonna have a family and that persons gonna go through alot of pain when u stab them. Even if you have problems with the,

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

It’s sad and scary..

[@tracyc5830]

Thomastown , Reservoir , Nth fitzroy , Northcote

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Areas I should checkout?

[@JCbtrippin]

Sunshine plaza, I use to live there

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

I always get confused

[@YEEEEETSKIII]

i wonder why they removed that big statue too. that was where everyone use to meet up before going to to the cinemas and foodstar your parents would lie about your age so that you could eat for free hahaha

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

😂😂😂😂

[@SusanWillan]

Years ago in the 90s i was sitting at a shopping centre' in sunshine minding my own business and got king hit in the mouth for no reason haven't been back since it wasn't that far from the station 🚉

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Wth I’m so sorry to hear that! That’s such a cowards act

[@antoneho953]

Let do a video in Springvale thanks

[@Watcherw1]

Difficult area to grow up in.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

It was .. and still look difficult

[@markcubric5216]

I've been a weekly listener. I come for the adventure to different suburbs in Melbourne. You should come to Fairfield or Preston one day. Thanks for the night upload.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Thanks brother .. it’s on the list!

[@imaninjabru6908]

crazy bro

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Ninja!!

[@ceoluis777]

it used to be called Charlie's bro, I don't remember it being called Tony's 😂

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

I think it was Charlie’s first then it got called Tony’s later on

[@ceoluis777]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB okay

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@ceoluis777 man.. I must’ve been concussed

[@shanegrundy8553]

Did u no or hang with any the sunshine Boyz like Andrew Benji n Dino

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Nah bro, I didn’t hang with them

[@rivarox07]

Duke st 2010s was chronic town

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Still is

[@Burz1e38]

Heidelberg west is imo most ghetto area in Melbourne lotta drugs bro specially round Olympic village shops ya see some characters 😅

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

I’m hoping to be out there next week

[@toanv688]

Sunshine Plaza on the other side bra. I got high for the first time behind Tonys

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Yeah I realised that later on 😅

[@wosamosman9814]

It's not called Scumshine for no reason 😂

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

lol brutal

[@wosamosman9814]

@Mr_tj007 But it defo becoming more gentrified as we speak . Love the channel BTW ❤️

[@TerranceMurphy-i5n]

The old Scumshine P.C.Y.C

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Police community youth center?

[@TerranceMurphy-i5n]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB yes that's it

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@TerranceMurphy-i5n damn.. good memory.. we use to call it the “police gym”

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@TerranceMurphy-i5n and I remember there was and older blonde Sargent with a moustache that would come train with us.

[@TerranceMurphy-i5n]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB I only went a few times but, yes I remember him

[@johnnyo7621]

10:02 Can't stand Scumshine. Took my Mrs and her mother there because her mother had a meeting. 30min later my Mrs went in to use the toilet and some parasite tried offing themselves in a cubicle and all my Mrs saw a small pool of blood. I can't stand the place.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Whoaaa that’s horrible.. so sorry to hear

[@johnnyo7621]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB Was far from impressed. Especially when my Mrs called me and could talk. I went running in to total chaos.. That was a little over a year ago. Loving the videos. But gotta shake my head at how the places are now days.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@johnnyo7621 a year ago!?? I thought you were gonna say 90s .. that’s bad! And thanks for bro.. appreciate it

[@nicholasjoseph699]

Sunshine plaza is the one across road from Sunshine Marketplace.

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

@@nicholasjoseph699 yes sir

[@TerranceMurphy-i5n]

You wouldn't of had step in shit, Scumshine naturally smells that's way

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Haha brutal

[@ganjguy]

aint no place like home!

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Yes sir

[@dylanpham2357]

"i think i stepped in shit, it stinks so bad around here" nah mate just sunshine

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Lmao brutal

[@KEEPWOKE.9]

Do you have the rights to put the young boy on front cover?

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

“Fair use””public interest”.. no harm to his family, sharing the dangers of the area. also, he’s story should be known, as there needs to be a great change and awareness for everyone’s safety.

[@ThorstenWernicke]

scum shine . Enjoy the cultural enrichment😅😅😅

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

lol

[@DungarooTV]

Hey bro, I'm also local - love your flow and respect for our local communities - wanna hook up over a coffee in St Albans this week? Can you drop me your phone number or email? Cheers, Kevin

[@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB]

Yo Kevin.. my email and discord is in my bio

[@DungarooTV]

@@TJ_OFFICIAL_MELB Thanks bro, I'll email you now - hopefully we can hook up for a coffee this week. Keep well brother.