Overall score
Alphington
61.2/100
Northcote
65.8/100
Alphington vs Northcote, VIC Suburb Comparison
Alphington for families; Northcote for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlphingtonNorthcote
Crime rate
Alphington
61.6 / 1k
Northcote
67.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alphington
218
Northcote
961
Population
Alphington
5,702
Northcote
25,276
Metric leadAlphington 4Northcote 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorthcote
- Best for familiesAlphington
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Alphington | Northcote |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 65.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.6 / 1k | 67.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 160 |
| Walkability | 44.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 218 | 961 |
| Planning activity | 102 | 377 |
| Green cover | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| Population | 5,702 | 25,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Alphington is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Northcote is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Alphington pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Northcote is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Alphington if you are weighing investors; lean toward Northcote for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.