Sunshine Security and Surveillance

What Sunshine Security and Surveillance does

Sunshine Security and Surveillance is a Brisbane-based security and surveillance installer founded in 2015, operating with 1-10 employees across a single metro service area. The company sells and installs CCTV systems, intruder alarms, intercoms, and WiFi/data cabling, with a published cumulative footprint of 854+ customers, 423+ camera installations, and 192+ alarm installations over nine years. Hardware is sourced primarily through distributor partnerships with Hikvision and complementary integrations with Bosch, DSC, Tyco, and Honeywell platforms, including AI-capable cameras for ANPR, color night vision, and smart motion detection.

The business model is anchored on one-time installation revenue (ticket sizes reported between A$500 and A$10,000) with a recently introduced 24/7 back-to-base alarm monitoring subscription that creates a recurring layer. Go-to-market is sales-led and local: a physical showroom, free on-site quotes, police-checked installers, and suburb-specific landing pages across the Brisbane metro (Acacia Ridge, Carindale, and others) drive lead capture. Customer mix spans residential and small-to-mid commercial (a shopping centre is the principal published testimonial). Pricing signals across the source data are predominantly small-ticket, long-tail.

Name

Sunshine Security and Surveillance

Legal name

Sunshine Security and Surveillance

Website

https://sunshinesecurity.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sunshine Security and Surveillance is a Brisbane-based installer founded in 2015 that sells, installs, and monitors CCTV, alarms, intercoms, and WiFi/data cabling for residential and small commercial customers across the Brisbane metro area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Installation

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

CCTV Camera & NVR/DVR System Installation (HSAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential CCTV & Door/Perimeter Surveillance Packages (HSAHACAH), Remote Video Monitoring Services (Live/Virtual Guard) (HSAHACAB), Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (HSAHAAAA), Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB), Video Surveillance (CCTV/VMS) System Integration (BPAKAGAA), CCTV/Video Surveillance Monitoring & Management (Operations) (BPABAMAH)

Keywords

• Security camera installation
• Alarm system installation
• Intercom system installation
• CCTV surveillance services
• Network cabling installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Underwood (Brisbane)

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Security System Installation Services: The company generates revenue primarily from professional installation of CCTV cameras, security alarm systems, intercom systems, and wireless/data cabling solutions. Installation is performed by certified technicians and priced based on property size, system complexity, and equipment selected. The company also provides obligation-free site visits as part of the sales process.
2. Security Equipment and Hardware Sales: Revenue from sale of security hardware including CCTV cameras (wired/wireless, IP, analog), alarm panels, sensors/detectors, intercom units, and access control devices. Equipment can be purchased as part of an installation package or separately. The company uses 'renowned, high quality brands' and offers products at various price points.
3. 24/7 Back-to-Base Alarm Monitoring: Monthly monitoring subscription services for alarm systems. The monitoring centre provides 24/7 surveillance and can dispatch security officers or notify police/fire departments. Monitoring supports telephone line connectivity (lower monthly cost) and Permaconn/SIM card-based connectivity (higher cost due to SIM subscriptions). Self-monitoring options via mobile app are also available, typically at lower or no additional cost.
4. WiFi and Data Cabling Services: Revenue from wireless access point installation, network extenders/boosters, NBN cable relocation, and additional structured data cabling for residential and commercial properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sunshine Security and Surveillance professionally installs CCTV/security camera systems, burglar/intruder alarm systems, video/audio intercom systems, and WiFi/data cabling solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in the Greater Brisbane metropolitan area. Services are delivered by certified technicians following obligation-free site visits, with revenue supplemented by hardware sales of industry-leading brands (Hikvision, Bosch, HiLook) and ongoing 24/7 back-to-base alarm monitoring subscriptions.

Product overview

Sunshine Security and Surveillance offers a comprehensive portfolio of security and surveillance products and services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Brisbane. The core offering centers on four interconnected product categories: Security Camera/CCTV Systems Installation, Security Alarm Systems Installation, Intercom Systems Installation, and WiFi/Data Cabling Solutions. These products work together as a unified security ecosystem—the CCTV cameras provide visual surveillance and recording, security alarms offer intrusion detection with audible sirens and monitoring center connectivity, intercom systems enable visitor verification and two-way communication, and wireless/network solutions ensure all devices remain connected. The portfolio includes professional installation services with certified technicians, 24/7 back-to-base alarm monitoring as an add-on service, and mobile applications for remote access and control. The company distributes Hikvision products and supports integration with various software tools including Bosch alarm panels and HiLook NVR systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Camera/CCTV Systems Installation Professional installation of wired and wireless security cameras including Analog CCTV, IP/Network cameras, bullet, dome, and turret cameras for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Brisbane. Includes configuration of motion detection, night vision, mobile remote viewing, and on-board NVR storage.
• Security Alarm Systems Installation Burglar/intruder alarm system installation for homes and businesses, including wired and wireless configurations with pet-immune PIR detectors, panic buttons (physical and virtual/mobile), and optional 24/7 back-to-base monitoring via multiple communication pathways.
• Intercom Systems Installation Video and audio intercom system installation including hardwired and wireless/IP options, with internet connectivity, remote access, mobile video calling, two-way communication, remote door/gate unlocking, noise cancellation, and scalable integration for large properties. Sunshine Security is a Hikvision intercom distributor.
• WiFi and Data Cabling Solutions Wireless access point installation, WiFi range extension via repeaters and boosters, NBN cable relocation to practical positions, and structured data cabling services for residential and commercial properties to ensure comprehensive network coverage and reliable connectivity for security devices.
• Wireless Alarm Systems Flexible, portable wireless alarm systems with battery backup for continued operation during power outages, RF communication between sensors and control panel without wired infrastructure, and mobile app integration with optional back-to-base monitoring for residential and commercial properties.
• 24/7 Back-to-Base Alarm Monitoring Professional 24/7 monitoring service where trained security staff monitor alarm systems and respond to events by contacting property owners to verify, dispatching patrol officers, or alerting police, fire, or medical services. Supports telephone line (lower monthly cost), GPRS/Permaconn single or dual SIM (higher reliability/cost), and IP-based communication pathways. Self-monitoring via mobile app is also available at lower or no additional cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies found that 70% of burglars change their minds when they see security cameras installed at the property.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HikvisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationSunshine Security and Surveillance is a Hikvision distributor, installing Hikvision intercom systems and Hikvision AX Pro wireless alarm systems. Hikvision is described as providing 'renowned, high quality brands in the security industry.' The partnership gives the company access to advanced IP camera technology, video intercom systems, and wireless alarm solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Dahua Technology Australia: Major global surveillance manufacturer competing head-to-head with Hikvision in IP cameras and NVRs — supplies competing Brisbane installers, meaning Sunshine's Hikvision-led CCTV offering is directly substitutable through Dahua-equivalent bids.
• Hikvision Australia: Direct manufacturer of IP cameras, NVRs, video intercoms, and wireless alarm systems that Sunshine Security distributes — also supplies competing installers in Brisbane, creating both a partner-and-channel-overlap dynamic in the same CCTV/intercom category.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas Australia: Global security services company with a substantial Australian footprint spanning electronic security, guarding, and monitoring — overlaps Sunshine on the alarm/CCTV installation side while also serving much larger enterprise accounts.
• Honeywell Security: Global incumbent supplying commercial-grade video surveillance, intrusion, and access control solutions, often via integrator channels — competes for the same commercial CCTV and alarm specifications Sunshine bids on.
• Bosch Security Solutions: Global manufacturer of professional alarm panels (Solution 2000/3000/6000) and CCTV — both a supplier (Sunshine uses Bosch panels) and a broader competitor in commercial-grade integrated security.
• Chubb Fire & Security Australia: One of Australia's largest integrated security installers offering alarms, CCTV, access control, and monitoring across commercial and residential segments — competes for the same mid-market Brisbane commercial projects as Sunshine Security.

Direct peers

• MSS Security (Australia): Australian electronic security solutions provider offering integrated alarm, CCTV, intercom, and monitoring across commercial and residential customers — a comparable mid-market integrator competing for Brisbane installs.
• NESS Corporation: Australian security products manufacturer focused on alarm panels, motion detectors, and dual-technology sensors used in residential and commercial installations — competes in the same Australian alarm system category Sunshine installs.
• ADT Australia: Australia's largest monitored security provider offering residential and commercial alarm/CCTV installation and 24/7 back-to-base monitoring services — the primary direct competitor for Sunshine Security's residential segment in Brisbane.
• Inner Range: Australian-manufactured integrated access control and intrusion systems commonly specified on Australian commercial sites — competes for the same commercial alarm and access control projects Sunshine targets, and is installed by local Brisbane integrators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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