Median house price
$1.36M
+7.0% change
VIC · Melbourne Council
North Melbourne, 3051
Est. population · Jun 2025
18,879
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.3%
Median age
31
Median income
$1,717/wk
Employment rate
63%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,361,000
Languages at home
41.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
North Melbourne is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with schools and childcare nearby. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses, trams, and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Older street character still shows through, alongside gradual infill and new development.
Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum, plus community and employment, while safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
North Melbourne snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$600/wk
Population (ERP)
18,879
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
19.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#36
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
82nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
74th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
86th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 68.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 294th in Australia
- State rank
- 126th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #36 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #92 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $600
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,361,000
- Median price change
- +7%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
18,879(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +6.3% over 5 years · 74th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +6.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +221
- Change in 5 years
- +1,110
- Growth rank in VIC
- 74th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~21,950), extrapolated at +3.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 14,953
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $1,717
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,587 of 8,072
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,035
- Employment rate
- 63%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 272 / 1,741 / 4,430 (+ 39 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 2,393
- Against the person
- 290
- Against property
- 1,630
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 126.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 52 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +4.6%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage147
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft148
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle481
- B49 Other Theft241
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order161
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 12
- Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
- 1,107.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 86th
School list
- North Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1136 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 910 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Aloysius CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 673 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 236 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Saints CollegeSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 935 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,524 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- University High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 1,983 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Simonds Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1053 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 359 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- River Nile SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 820 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 99% · 121 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1149 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 242 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 903 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 93% · 109 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Docklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 86% · 616 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Goodstart Early Learning North Melbournechildcare
- Hotham HubMelrose Streetkindergarten
- St Catherine's Early Education CentreCanning Streetchildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
72 public transport stops in this suburb
- Flemington Bridge Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Flemington Bridge Station
- Macaulay Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Macaulay Station
- Macaulay Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
735 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
33 restaurants · 21 cafes · 9 pubs · 4 bars · 6 supermarkets · 4 pharmacies · 15 fast food · 1 food courts
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 86 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 21 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 72 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 14 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 19 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.4
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 5.75
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.4
Food & drink(86)
- Baguette StudiosBakery
15-27 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne
- Bread ClubBakery
558 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Ferguson Plarre BakehouseBakery
27 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Albion HotelBar
- Bear's Wine BarBar
502 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Joe TaylorBar
7 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- PrudenceBar
- A treat of FranceCafe
37 Flemington Road
- Ample CafeCafe
31 Arden Street
- Auction RoomsCafe
103-107 Errol Street
- Avist CafeCafe
97 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
- Cafe
- Cafe TomiCafe
11 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne
- Code Black CoffeeCafe
119 Howard Street, North Melbourne
- Errol's CafeCafe
69-71 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Faces & PlacesCafe
6 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- FandangoCafe
97 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Hot Poppy CafeCafe
9 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Le Bajo MilkbarCafe
8-14 Howard Street
- Mörk Chocolate Brew HouseCafe
148-150 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- North End CafeCafe
257 Macaulay Road
- Reynolds Street Sandwich BarCafe
- Small BatchCafe
3-9 Little Howard Street
- St Cooper CafeCafe
27 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne
- Temple ArdenCafe
135 Arden Street
- Thyme²Cafe
- Tone Coffee RoastersCafe
653 Queensberry Street
- Twenty & SixCafe
594 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Domino'sFast food
- Dong Xing Asian FoodFast food
49 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Fast food
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- Kebab ConnectionFast food
- North Melbourne Fish + ChipsFast food
38 Haines Street, North Melbourne
- Pizza GiuseppeFast food
- Queensberry LunchbarFast food
682 Queensberry Street
- Royal Kebab & CafeFast food
- S&J Sushi Noodle TownFast food
31 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- SaltFast food
11 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Shuji SushiFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Tiny BoxFast food
81 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Wonky TrolleyFast food
47 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Ezi StreatFood court
275-285 Macaulay Road
- Bobbie PeelsPub
351-359 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Castle HotelPub
- Central Club HotelPub
- Courthouse HotelPub
86-90 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Limerick Castle HotelPub
161-163 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Metropolitan HotelPub
- The LevesonPub
46-50 Leveson Street, North Melbourne
- Town Hall HotelPub
33 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Victoria HotelPub
- 9 Face Thai CuisineRestaurant
362 Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne
- AgrabaRestaurant
63 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Al MakanRestaurant
13 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Basic BunsRestaurant
- ccwokRestaurant
464 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- Char Siu HouseRestaurant
37 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Cindy's KitchenRestaurant
Unit 2 520 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- DonWoorie Korean BarBQRestaurant
- Eal All Korean BBQ BuffetRestaurant
156 Peel Street, North Melbourne
- JaspressoRestaurant
Unit Retail 1 91 Flemington Road
- KL Bunga RayaRestaurant
34 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Lanna ThaiRestaurant
65 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
- Little Richard Pizza BarRestaurant
Unit 5 17 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
- ManzeRestaurant
5 Errol Street
- Maria's TrattoriaRestaurant
122-124 Peel Street
- Melrose KebapRestaurant
- Melrose Place NMRestaurant
- Melrose Take AwayRestaurant
- Moroccan Soup BarRestaurant
47-51 Boundary Road
- Mr TuckerRestaurant
- Mum MumRestaurant
- Nahm Tao Thai KitchenRestaurant
348 Victoria Street
- NizamsRestaurant
- Ondol Korean RestaurantRestaurant
50 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Pho VictoriaRestaurant
- Pioneer PizzaRestaurant
360 Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne
- SchönRestaurant
- SINJEONRestaurant
Unit T6 33 Blackwood Street
- Sosta CucinaRestaurant
10-14 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- The GalbiRestaurant
- The Roasting WarehouseRestaurant
19-21 Leveson Street
- Twang BrewingRestaurant
- Yeonga BBQRestaurant
1 Cobden Street, North Melbourne
Shopping(18)
- Bob Pettigrew MeatsButcher
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
Boundary Road
- Convenience store
- Curry CornerConvenience store
Unit Shop 3 292 Victoria Street
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- LibertyConvenience store
- Quick 7 ConvenienceConvenience store
46 Haines Street, North Melbourne
- IGASupermarket
23 Melrose Street, North Melbourne
- IGA North Melbourne Plus LiquorSupermarket
20-26 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne IGA X-pressSupermarket
75 Flemington Road
- The Local Grocer North MelbourneSupermarket
- Tiem Tap Hoa Asian GrocerSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(17)
- Goodstart Early Learning North MelbourneChildcare
- St Catherine's Early Education CentreChildcare
35-37 Canning Street, North Melbourne
- AMSSA Youth ConnectCommunity centre
91-101 Boundary Road, North Melbourne
- Czech HouseCommunity centre
497 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Jean McKendry Neighbourhood CentreCommunity centre
91-111 Melrose Street
- Lithuanian ClubCommunity centre
44 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- The CentreCommunity centre
58 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Hotham HubKindergarten
113 Melrose Street, North Melbourne
- Kindergarten
- North Melbourne LibraryLibrary
66-68 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne Primary SchoolSchool
210 Errol Street
- North Melbourne Primary School - Molesworth CampusSchool
- River Nile SchoolSchool
117-131 Capel Street
- St Aloysius CollegeSchool
31-55 Curran Street
- St Joseph's Flexible Learning CentreSchool
385 Queensberry Street
- St Michael's Primary SchoolSchool
8 Brougham Street
- North Melbourne Town HallTownhall
Health & services(24)
- Clinic
450 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- Errol Street Medical CentreClinic
65 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Errol Street Spinal & Sport TherapyClinic
52 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Melbourne Cardiology ServicesClinic
Unit 3 33 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
- Melbourne MothersClinic
- Melbourne Natural WellnessClinic
49 Chetwynd Street, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne Family Medical CentreClinic
452 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- The Injectables NurseClinic
440 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- Victorian Endocrine ClinicClinic
Unit 107 55 Flemington Road
- Dentist
- Errol Dental StudioDentist
59 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Genesis DentistsDentist
- North Melbourne Renal Care CentreHospital
185-187 Boundary Road
- Adroit NeurosurgeryMedical clinic
- Allergy DoctorsMedical clinic
550 Queensberry Street
- Medical clinic
Queensberry Street
- Royal Park MedicalMedical clinic
243-251 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
- Vision RadiologyMedical clinic
- AmcalPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
19 Errol Place, North Melbourne
- Gary Bohmer PharmacyPharmacy
67 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne PharmacyPharmacy
- Frank Samways Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
- Lort Smith Animal HospitalVeterinary
24-34 Villiers Street, North Melbourne
Sport & outdoors(40)
- Clayton ReserveDog park
- CorePlus North MelbourneGym
493-495 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Equilibrium FitnessGym
23 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne boxing clubGym
- The Underground Fitness ClubGym
- Bedford Street ReservePark
2-8 Bedford Street
- Chapman Street ReservePark
- Courtney Street ReservePark
- Curzon Street ReservePark
- Errol Street ParkPark
- Gardiner ReservePark
North Melbourne
- Leveson Street ParkPark
- Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic SchoolsPark
- North Melbourne Recreation ReservePark
- Park (11)
- Pleasance GardensPark
- Playground (5)
- North Melbourne Community CentreSports centre
Buncle Street, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne Football ClubSports centre
204 - 206 Arden Street
- North Melbourne PoolSports centre
39 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne Recreation CentreSports centre
- Arden Street OvalSports field
- Sports field
- North Mebourne PoolSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(4)
- Arts HouseArts centre
521 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Meat MarketArts centre
3 Blackwood Street, North Melbourne
- The Comic's LoungeTheatre
26 Errol Street
- VoltaireTheatre
14 Raglan Street, North Melbourne
Transport(44)
18 bus stops · 20 tram stops · 6 train stations
Other(154)
- BWSAlcohol
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- SessionsAlcohol
- Foster HubAnimal Shelter
54 Gracie Street
- Lost Dogs HomeAnimal Shelter
2 Gracie Street, North Melbourne
- Ace AntiquesAntiques
- The GeorgeApartment
- Public Records Office VictoriaArchive
99 Shiel Street
- Meat MarketAttraction
- Bbq (2)
- ErosBeauty salon
41 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Bench (82)
- City of MelbourneBench
- Good CyclesBicycle
- Northside CyclesBicycle
334 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Bicycle Parking (34)
- City of MelbourneBicycle Parking
- TABBookmaker
1 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne BooksBooks
546 Queensberry Street
- Club 77Brothel
77-79 Racecourse Road, North Melbourne
- Nick Theodossi Prestige CarsCar
185 Arden Street, North Melbourne
- Beta PanelsCar repair
- CarePlusCar repair
- Core Auto Electrical ServicesCar repair
- Correct Accident RepairsCar repair
183-199 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne
- Euro Collision CareCar repair
71 - 81 Boundary Road, North Melbourne
- Manios Service CentreCar repair
107 Peel Street
- Melbourne North Service CentreCar repair
175 Arden Arden Street, North Melbourne
- Prorepair Auto Care CentreCar repair
95 Arden Street
- TruTrack SuspensionCar repair
56-62 Leveson Street
- Universal Driveshaft ServicesCar repair
66 Gracie Street
- GoGet PodCar Sharing
- All Shine Hand Car WashCar wash
- Prestige Hand CarwashCar wash
- SalvosCharity
55-57 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Clothes
29-31 Little Leveson Street, North Melbourne
- Radical YesClothes
554 Queensberry Street
- Barkly International CollegeCollege
49 Henderson Street
- Bastow InstituteCollege
603-615 Queensberry Street
- Image ScienceComputer
95 Howard Street, North Melbourne
- MBE CarltonCopyshop
152 Peel Street, North Melbourne
- AesopCosmetics
2 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Drinking water (10)
- Brown GougeDry Cleaning
542-548 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- The Happy HangerDry Cleaning
36 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Jet ChargeEV charging
- The Green GuysEV charging
- The Third DayEvents Venue
Macaulay Road
- Fitness Station
- Casa VerdeFlorist
40 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Gardenia FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Gardenia FuneralsFuneral Directors
18-20 Steel Street
- Ray Walters FurnitureFurniture
518-520 Queensberry Street
- SpieledeluxeGames
Unit 3 566-574 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Garden (4)
- Barber on ErrolHairdresser
73 Errol Street
- Bono HairHairdresser
- Citi Hair ExtensionsHairdresser
502 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- Hairdresser
- Kapar Hair ArtistryHairdresser
61 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Kenny and the Sunshine GirlsHairdresser
113 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Madison's WorldHairdresser
506 Queensberry Street
- Mancuso & CoHairdresser
2 Leveson Street, North Melbourne
- PPS Hair StudioHairdresser
- Zanes HairHairdresser
40 Haines Street, North Melbourne
- BowensHardware
- Bev & Mick's BackpackersHostel
- Little Drifter North MelbourneHostel
76-86 Howard Street
- Melbourne Metro YHAHostel
76-86 Howard Street, North Melbourne
- Nico's Friends BackpackersHostel
- City EdgeHotel
188-196 Peel Street, North Melbourne
- Mercure North MelbourneHotel
- North Melbourne Serviced ApartmentsHotel
113 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
- Kitchen CapersHouseware
54 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- G Salera JewellersJewelry
18 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Jewelry
- Australian Cooking EquipmentKitchen
- TomkinKitchen
- Dairy Technical ServiceLaboratory
- Melbourne PathologyLaboratory
68-102 Alfred Street, North Melbourne
- EcoLaundryLaundry
39 Melrose Street, North Melbourne
- Haines Street LaundretteLaundry
42-44 Haines Street, North Melbourne
- Melrose Street LaundormatLaundry
- Polaris Cyber CafeLaundry
- Wash BarLaundry
- North Melbourne LottoLottery
25 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Arden MotelMotel
7-15 Arden Street, North Melbourne
- Chapman Serviced ApartmentsMotel
- Heartland RecordsMusic
420-422 Victoria Street, North Melbourne
- New Core HealthNutrition Supplements
169 Peel Street, North Melbourne
- Andrew Harris OptometristOptician
56 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Amazon HubParcel Locker
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- ACE Parking - Arden GardensParking
- IGAParking
- Melbourne Pavillion CarparkParking
- Parking (156)
- Parking Entrance (3)
- The Paw PrincipalityPet
60 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Pet Grooming
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
cnr Arden & Dryburgh Streets, North Melbourne
- LibertyPetrol station
235 Flemington Road
- City North PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
59 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- North Melbourne PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (8)
- Greek Free ChurchPlace of worship
161-167 Peel Street, North Melbourne
- LIFE ChurchPlace of worship
62 - 72 Mark Street, North Melbourne
- Place of worship
- Saint Michaels Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
460 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne
- Ss Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic CathedralPlace of worship
35 Canning Street
- St Alban's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
55 Melrose Street, North Melbourne
- St Mary's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
428 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
- Melbourne North Police StationPolice
36 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (3)
- Australia Post Distribution CentrePost Depot
49-63 Laurens Street
- Australia PostPost office
- Hotham Hill Licensed Post OfficePost office
121 Canning Street, North Melbourne
- Public Bookcase
39 O'Shanassy Street, North Melbourne
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- Hire Intelligence MelbourneRental
- Shelter (2)
- Manfred Shoe LoungeShoes
62 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Osman HouseSocial Facility
179-191 Flemington Road, North Melbourne
- The Open DoorSocial Facility
- Speech SpaceSpeech Therapist
11 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne
- Sports Hall
- National StorageStorage Rental
270 Macaulay Road
- Assembled ThreadsTailor
- Telephone (5)
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator
- Melrose Convenience StoreTobacco
- Triple A Gifts and TobaccoTobacco
4 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- TSGTobacco
- Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
Macaulay Road
- TradelinkTrade
- Continental AGTyres
212 Abbotsford Street
- TyrepowerTyres
- Vacant
79 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Vacant
83 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- Vacant (3)
- Vending machine
- City of MelbourneWaste Basket
- Waste Basket
300 Macaulay Road
- Waste Basket (53)
- Weighbridge
- Fowlers VacolaWholesale
19-25 Racecourse Road, North Melbourne
- Olsson'sWholesale
15 Langford Street
- North Melbourne Wine & GourmetWine
48 Haines Street, North Melbourne
- Parkhill CellarsWine
43-45 Errol Street, North Melbourne
- cohealth North Melbourne Child and Family HealthYes
508 Queensberry Street
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bedford Street ReservePark
- Chapman Street ReservePark
- Courtney Street ReservePark
- Curzon Street ReservePark
- Errol Street ParkPark
- Gardiner ReservePark
- Leveson Street ParkPark
- North Melbourne Recreation ReservePark
- Pleasance GardensPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
7 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Greek Free Church
161-167 Peel Street, North Melbourne
- LIFE Church
62 - 72 Mark Street, North Melbourne
- Place of worship
- Saint Michaels Catholic Church
460 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne
- Ss Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
35 Canning Street
- St Alban's Anglican Church
55 Melrose Street, North Melbourne
- St Mary's Anglican Church
428 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 27
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Children's Hospital (0.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Adroit NeurosurgeryDoctor
- Allergy DoctorsQueensberry StreetDoctor
- AmcalPharmacy
- Chemist WarehouseErrol PlacePharmacy
- City North PhysiotherapyErrol StreetPhysiotherapist
- ClinicVictoria StreetClinic
- Dairy Technical ServiceLaboratory
- DentistDentist
- DoctorQueensberry StreetDoctor
- Errol Dental StudioErrol StreetDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 500
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
192 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Use of part of the land as an education centre and food and drink premises associated with the existing office use,external alterations and installation of signage and a reduction in car parking.192-200 ARDEN STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with extending the existing dwellings at Units 306, 307 and 308140-164 PEEL STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051In progress
- Buildings and works to install a solar energy system in the HO52 ARDEN STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Lapsed
- Construction of a single dwelling with car parking in excess of the maximum (2 spaces)22 LEVESON STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051NOD issued by a delegate
- Townhouse Subdivision - PS844163N84-88 LEVESON STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor in association with an existing food and drink premises148-150 ERROL STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051NOD issued by a delegate
- Building and works to the existing building including partial demolition, alterations and additions with a deck and solar panels143-145 ARDEN STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works to construct new single storey studio at the rear of dwelling on a lot greater than 300 sqm in a Heritage Overlay38 SHIEL STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land to sell and consume liquor (associated with a bar and ancillary micro-brewery) and waive the bicycle facilities requirement of Clause 52.3421 MELROSE STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051NOD issued by a delegate
- Use of the land for industry141-147 CAPEL STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051NOD issued by a delegate
- Amending the permit pursuant to Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 in the following manner: amending the plans endorsed under the permit399-401 ABBOTSFORD STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works to construct alterations including painting to the existing dwelling36 CHAPMAN STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations and painting, and buildings and works associated with the construction of two dwellings on a lot within the Mixed Use Zone, Design and Development Overlay Schedule 31 and 66, and the Heritage Overlay Schedule 339 PROVOST STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Withdrawn
- Amending the permit pursuant to Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 by way of: amending the permit preamble, and Conditions 8(a) - (b), and Condition 10.1-13 O'CONNELL STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Construction and display of business identification signage including internally illuminated signage sale and consumption of liquor restaurant and cafe licence and waiver of bicycle facilities requirements71 FLEMINGTON ROAD NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works to construct additions and alterations to the existing dwelling17 HAINES STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to the permit pursuant to Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 by way of amending the endorsed plans to allow for construction of a substation and increase in the footprint of the first floor meeting room24-34 VILLIERS STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations, and buildings and works to construct an extension to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in a Heritage OverlayUNIT 3, 3 CURRAN PLACE NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alteration to material schedule496-498 DRYBURGH STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Withdrawn
- Amend condition 4 for extension of the operating hours119-121 HOWARD STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051NOD issued by a delegate
- Demolish a shed in a heritage overlay1 CURRAN PLACE NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for industry, building and works in a heritage overlay and reduction of car parking requirements27-35 LEVESON STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051NOD issued by a delegate
- Installation of digital sign212-216 ABBOTSFORD STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Partial demolition and buildings and works associated with construction of additions to the existing dwelling450 VICTORIA STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Partial demolition and buildings and works to construct a rear fence118 CHETWYND STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, buildings and works associated with alterations to the existing dwellingUNIT 2, 3 CURRAN PLACE NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Lapsed
- Construction and display of business identification and internally illuminated signage71 FLEMINGTON ROAD NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Withdrawn
- Partial demolition of the existing building and construction of a multi storey residential building and reduction in the visitor bicycle parking requirements in accordance with the endorsed plans.89-95 LOTHIAN STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to the permit under s.72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to: amend the endorsed plans under the permit with an associated reduction in the car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06.179 BOUNDARY ROAD NORTH MELBOURNE 3051NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Buildings and works associated with the conversion of the existing office building into two dwellings34 MUNSTER TERRACE NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolish an outbuilding (shed and outhouse)56 ERSKINE STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land to sell and consume liquor (Restaurant / Café Licence) under Clause 52.27, and a reduction (to zero) of car parking spaces required under Clause 52.06-5.360 VICTORIA STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, buildings and works, external alterations, construction of a fence, and painting associated with the extension of an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm within the General Residential Zone Schedule 1, the Heritage Overlay Schedule 3, in accordance with the endorsed plans163-165 ABBOTSFORD STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- External painting in a heritage overlay598 Victoria StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
- Amending the permit in the following manner Insert one additional level for dwellings Include one additional level of basement carparking with the total number of car spaces increased from 12 to 15 Include land use in the permit preamble and convert two office levels to residential total number of apartments provided from 10 to 32116-120 PEEL STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and buildings and works to the existing dwelling409 DRYBURGH STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, buildings and works for the construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling12 HARKER STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct and display business identification signage (Retrospective)654 QUEENSBERRY STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, external alterations, and buildings and works to construct an addition to the existing building in a Heritage Overlay64 MOLESWORTH STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051NOD issued by a delegate
- Amendment to the permit to extend the use of level 1 of the building for an Education Centre117-131 CAPEL STREET NORTH MELBOURNE 3051Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
13 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 06/08/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MACAULAY ROAD, LANGFORD STREET05 Aug 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 06/08/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MACAULAY ROAD, BOUNDARY ROAD05 Aug 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK, RACECOURSE-CITYLINK IN RAMP ON09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK, DYNON-CITYLINK OUT RAMP ON09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.RACECOURSE-CITYLINK IN RAMP ON, undefined09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.DYNON-CITYLINK OUT RAMP ON, CITYLINK09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK, undefined10 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.RACECOURSE ROAD10 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 17/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK, DYNON-CITYLINK OUT RAMP ON10 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
19 heritage places
- ACTOR'S STUDIO HOUSENH2420
- BALLARAT REFORM LEAGUE CHARTERYH2081
- BRASSEY HOUSENH0026
- CAST IRON URINALNH2139
- FORMER CABLE TRAM ENGINE HOUSE NORTH MELBOURNENH0988
- FORMER CABLE TRAM ENGINE HOUSE NORTH MELBOURNENH0988
- FORMER MELBOURNE OMNIBUS COMPANYS STABLESNH1810
- FORMER METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKETNH0042
- FORMER NORTH MELBOURNE TOWN HALL and MUNICIPAL OFFNH2224
- FORMER NORTH MELBOURNE TOWN HALL and MUNICIPAL OFFNH2224
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Melbourne
- Member of Parliament
- Sarah WITTY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 113,369
- Turnout (2025)
- 88.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 26.0%Labor 74.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.3 km away).
Coalition 15.1%Labor 85.0%
11.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- HothamLabor 84.4% · Coalition 15.6% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- North Melbourne CentralLabor 87.6% · Coalition 12.4% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- North MelbourneLabor 85.0% · Coalition 15.0% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- ParkvilleLabor 85.4% · Coalition 14.6% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Melbourne CBD North West (Melbourne)Labor 81.4% · Coalition 18.6% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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