Median house price
$1.6M
+1.7% change
VIC · Darebin Council
Northcote, 3070
Est. population · Jun 2025
26,553
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.2%
Median age
37
Median income
$2,287/wk
Employment rate
69.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,601,000
Languages at home
20.1%non-English
Most common: Greek, Italian, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Northcote is a practical larger suburb in Darebin Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
There is a genuine buzz to daily life, with restaurants, bars and cultural outings all within reach. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses, trams, and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is excellent, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Northcote snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$640/wk
Population (ERP)
26,553
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.2%
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
#7
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
60th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
93rd
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
- 73.7/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 3% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 84th in Australia
- State rank
- 32nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #7 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #23 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $640
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,601,000
- Median price change
- +1.7%
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
26,553(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · -0.2% over 5 years · 70th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- -0.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +277
- Change in 5 years
- -55
- Growth rank in VIC
- 70th 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 (~27,650), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 25,276
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $2,287
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,039 of 11,280
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 69.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5,023 / 2,801 / 2,333 (+ 65 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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,758
- Against the person
- 142
- Against property
- 1,379
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 178 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.4%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage117
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft172
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle350
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store140
- B49 Other Theft193
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
- 17
- Median school ICSEA (17 schools)
- 1,141
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 93th
School list
- Northcote Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1166 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 303 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Santa Maria CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1110 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 779 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1110 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 190 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Westgarth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1204 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 550 students · Top SEA quarter 80% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Northcote High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 1,668 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Merri Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1186 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 442 students · Top SEA quarter 76% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Wales Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 616 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Croxton SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1008 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 130 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Spensley Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1170 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 261 students · Top SEA quarter 71% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1186 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 79% · 165 students · Top SEA quarter 77% · 1.7 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
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Annie Dennis Children's CentreOldis Avenuekindergarten
- Guardianchildcare
- Nicki's Clever CookiesCunningham Streetkindergarten
- Westgarth Kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
160 public transport stops in this suburb
- Croxton Station
- Dennis Station
- Dennis Station
- Westgarth Station
- Westgarth 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
931 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
41 restaurants · 27 cafes · 3 pubs · 16 bars · 4 supermarkets · 5 pharmacies · 13 fast food · 6 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 106 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 24 parks mapped in suburb, 16 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 160 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 14 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 39 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.07
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 4.19
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.95
Food & drink(106)
- All Are WelcomeBakery
190 High Street, Northcote
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Best BakedBakery
- Fresh and BestBakery
- Northcote BakeshopBakery
571a High Street, Northcote
- Phil's Bakehouse & CafeBakery
72 High Street, Northcote
- Bar 303Bar
303 High Street
- Bar 61Bar
61 High Street, Northcote
- Buck Mulligan'sBar
217 High Street
- DantéBar
308-310 High Street
- Francesca's BarBar
222-224 High Street
- GoodwaterBar
300 High Street, Northcote
- Gray & GrayBar
188 High Street
- High NoteBar
220 High Street
- Kitty SomersetBar
565 High Street, Northcote
- Low KeyBar
59 High Street
- Oh Loretta!Bar
324 High Street
- Open StudioBar
204 High Street
- Piano on HighBar
211A High Street
- Purple EmeraldBar
349 High Street
- Sherbini BarBar
219 High Street
- The Merri Creek TavernBar
111 High Street
- Ash & RyeCafe
- ASV BakehouseCafe
392 High Street
- BarryCafe
85 High Street
- Bicycle ThievesCafe
- Cuppa TurcaCafe
262 High Street
- Dan's DeliCafe
382 High Street
- Degani Bakery CafeCafe
- Espresso AlleyCafe
4 Separation Street, Northcote
- Espresso RoomCafe
410 High Street, Northcote
- Fergerson PlarreCafe
- Fork & PathCafe
487 High Street, Northcote
- Four BeansCafe
22 High Street
- KafézCafe
- Launder ItCafe
- LeannaCafe
- Little LocalCafe
299 High Street, Northcote
- Northcote Caffe EspressoCafe
- Penny Farthing EspressoCafe
206 High Street, Northcote
- Poke The BearCafe
- Red Door Corner Store CafeCafe
70 Mitchell Street
- South Crescent CafeCafe
- Spit JackCafe
58A Victoria Road
- The Herbert CaféCafe
41 Arthurton Road
- Thomson Street FoodstoreCafe
83 Thomson Street, Northcote
- TinkerCafe
235 High Street
- Todo Good CoffeeCafe
1A Timmins Street, Northcote
- Top of the HillCafe
208 High Street
- 300 GramsFast food
313 High Street
- Best Turkish Bakery & KebabsFast food
348 High Street
- Bombay Bento Indian RestaurantFast food
- Curry CafeFast food
73 High Street
- Donut KingFast food
- Mexican Street FoodFast food
81 High Street
- Nam NamFast food
209 High Street
- Northcote Fish & ChipsFast food
341 High Street, Northcote
- Samsam ChickenFast food
315 High Street
- Scarface PizzeriaFast food
371A High Street
- Sweet SaltFast food
- TempoFast food
242 High Street
- Westgarth Fish & ChipsFast food
- Albion Charles HotelPub
- The Peacock HotelPub
210 High Street
- Wesley AnnePub
250 High Street, Northcote
- Bang BangRestaurant
337 High Street
- Base CampRestaurant
102 High Street
- Brother BonRestaurant
377-379 High Street
- Dojo Ramen BarRestaurant
333 High Street, Northcote
- EstelleRestaurant
243-245 High Street
- Farina 00 Wood Fired PizzaRestaurant
204 St Georges Road
- FerdinandRestaurant
98-100 High Street
- Ginger & ChivesRestaurant
338 High Street
- Hanami IzakayaRestaurant
113 High Street
- Haru Dining - JapaneseRestaurant
490-492 High Street, Northcote
- Inthanon ThaiRestaurant
182 High Street
- Lâm LâmRestaurant
399A High Street
- LambsRestaurant
305 High Street
- Lui BossRestaurant
298 High Street
- MehraRestaurant
238 High Street
- MesobRestaurant
213 High Street
- Navarino LiveRestaurant
575-577 High Street, Northcote
- Northcote Souvlaki Bar and TavernRestaurant
537 High Street, Northcote
- oh! Banh Mi PhôRestaurant
489 High Street, Northcote
- Ozzy’s PizzaRestaurant
- Pizza e VinoRestaurant
232 High Street
- Pizza Meine LiebeRestaurant
231 High Street
- PJ's Mexican RestaurantRestaurant
599 High Street
- PrimoRestaurant
104 High Street
- Ruckers HillRestaurant
83 High Street
- SerendibRestaurant
76 High Street, Northcote
- Shimbashi SobaRestaurant
257 High Street
- Simply GnocchiRestaurant
399 High Street
- TahinaRestaurant
223 High Street
- Tao DumplingsRestaurant
329 High Street
- TaxiboatRestaurant
94 High Street
- Thai Tiki HutRestaurant
571 High Street, Northcote
- The PavillionRestaurant
321 High Street
- Va PenneRestaurant
493 High Street
- VexRestaurant
66-68 High Street, Northcote
- Viet PearlRestaurant
371 High Street, Northcote
- Wazzup FalafelRestaurant
343 High Street, Northcote
- Wild Yak Tibetan RestaurantRestaurant
350 High Street
- Yokoso IzakayaRestaurant
384 High Street
- Yuni's KitchenRestaurant
251 High Street
- Zsa'sRestaurant
202 High Street
Shopping(19)
- Northcote Halal Meat FactoryButcher
351-353 High Street, Northcote
- Romatino Quality MeatButcher
- The Gourmet Meat RackButcher
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Caltex Star MartConvenience store
- IGAConvenience store
231 St Georges Road
- Welcome MartConvenience store
- Westgarth ConvenienceConvenience store
- Keep It FreshGreengrocer
- Ryan's Garden MarketsGreengrocer
- ALDISupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
25 Separation Street
- IGASupermarket
284-288 High Street
- Terra MadreSupermarket
101-105 High Street
Community(17)
- GuardianChildcare
- Black Spark Cultural CentreCommunity centre
- Community centre
- Free to FeedCommunity centre
539 High Street, Northcote
- Jika Jika Community CentreCommunity centre
1B Plant Street, Northcote
- Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association LtdCommunity centre
496 High Street, Northcote
- WeCycleCommunity centre
Batman Park
- Annie Dennis Children's CentreKindergarten
2-6 Oldis Avenue
- Kindergarten
- Nicki's Clever CookiesKindergarten
57 Cunningham Street, Northcote
- Westgarth KindergartenKindergarten
- Northcote LibraryLibrary
- Croxton SchoolSchool
159-165 Beaconsfield Parade
- Northcote High SchoolSchool
19-25 St Georges Road
- Santa Maria CollegeSchool
50 Separation Street
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolSchool
37-41 James Street
- Northcote Town HallTownhall
189 High Street, Northcote
Health & services(22)
- Darebin Community HealthClinic
- Northcote Radiology ClinicClinic
167 High Street, Northcote
- Turn the Corner Medical ClinicClinic
409 High Street
- VAEAI NaamalataClinic
- Bytes Of NorthcoteDentist
74 High Street
- High St Dental ClinicDentist
254 High Street
- Melbourne Smile ClinicDentist
184 High Street
- Modern OrthodonticsDentist
- Northend DentalDentist
180 High Street
- Paladin DentalDentist
334B High Street
- Aruna PsychologyMedical clinic
59 Simpson Street, Northcote
- Croxton Medical CentreMedical clinic
4 Robbs Parade
- Doctors of NorthcoteMedical clinic
295 High Street
- Northcote MedicalMedical clinic
1-2 Robbs Parade
- Northcote Medical GroupMedical clinic
147 Westbourne Grove
- Victoria Road Medical CentreMedical clinic
68 Victoria Road
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
381-385 High Street
- PharmaSavePharmacy
- Pulse PharmacyPharmacy
- Rocchi's PharmacyPharmacy
293 High Street, Northcote
- Westgarth PharmacyPharmacy
64 High Street
- Northcote Animal HospitalVeterinary
339 High Street
Sport & outdoors(62)
- Off-leash dog walking areaDog park
- Charge CrossFitGym
2 Goldsmith Grove
- Fitness FitGym
360-362 High Street, Northcote
- Fitness XOGym
82 High Street
- Jetts FitnessGym
- Kaygees Gymnastics ClubGym
Unit 10 177 Beavers Road, Northcote
- KX PilatesGym
336 High Street
- Northside PilatesGym
- Yoga JivanaGym
2b Elm Street, Northcote
- Alan Bird ReservePark
- All Nations ParkPark
- Baden Morgan ReservePark
- Batman ParkPark
- Derby ReservePark
- Grovesland ReservePark
- Johnson ParkPark
- McAdam ReservePark
- McDonell ParkPark
- Merri CommonPark
- Merri Creek Recreation ReservePark
- Merri ParkPark
- Oldis GardensPark
- Park (4)
- Peters ReservePark
- Rubie Thomson ReservePark
- Spencer ReservePark
- Stott ReservePark
- Woolhouse ReservePark
- Zoe ReservePark
- All Abilities PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (15)
- Clowning AroundSports centre
2 Arthurton Road, Northcote
- Good Vibes YogaSports centre
116 High Street
- Northcote Aquatic & Recreation CentreSports centre
- Northcote Cricket ClubSports centre
- All Nations Skate ParkSports field
- Northcote Park - Bill Lawry OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (7)
Entertainment(4)
- Westgarth CinemaCinema
89 High Street, Northcote
- Northcote Gorge LookoutViewpoint
- Ruckers Hill View of City SkylineViewpoint
- Viewpoint
Transport(92)
59 bus stops · 18 tram stops · 15 train stations
Other(257)
- BWSAlcohol
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Harvest Wine & LiquorAlcohol
207 High Street
- LiquorlandAlcohol
Separation Street, Northcote
- Northcote BottleshopAlcohol
244A High Street
- Samuel PepysAlcohol
96 High Street
- The Bottle-OAlcohol
358 High Street
- Westgarth LiquorAlcohol
97 High Street
- Wine RepublicAlcohol
226 High Street
- Acupuncture Herbal MedicineAlternative
297 High Street
- Gravity Float & WellnessAlternative
559 High Street, Northcote
- Motion MyotherapyAlternative
486 High Street, Northcote
- Northcote Health & WellnessAlternative
106-108 High Street
- Northcote Natural TherapiesAlternative
275 High Street, Northcote
- Urban Sense Wellness ClinicAlternative
271 St Georges Road, Northcote
- Westgarth Traditional Chinese Medicine CentreAlternative
61 Simpson Street, Northcote
- Red Star Plumbing SuppliesAppliance
396 High Street
- Art StretchersArt
309-311 High Street
- Recycled DelightfulArt
69 High Street, Northcote
- Artwork
- Dance 2003Artwork
- ANZATM
- Commonwealth BankATM
- NABATM
- NextATM
- Next PaymentsATM
- WestpacATM
- Bank of SydneyBank
- BOMBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
Unit Shop 30 3 Separation Street
- WestpacBank
290 High Street
- Bbq (6)
- Bodyworks Studio by TanyaBeauty salon
49 Simpson Street, Northcote
- Christenings And WeddingsBeauty salon
- Fresh Skin CanvasBeauty salon
122 High Street
- Golden Nail CareBeauty salon
75 High Street
- Happy Beauty & FootspaBeauty salon
363 High Street, Northcote
- Pretty Nails & FootspaBeauty salon
221 High Street
- Scented Naturally Wellness CentreBeauty salon
365 High Street
- Simply Brows & LashesBeauty salon
211 High Street
- Bench (49)
- FufanuBicycle
55 High Street
- Mottainai CyclesBicycle
Unit 12 148 Arthurton Road
- Bicycle Parking (105)
- Darebin City CouncilBicycle Parking
- Victorian Rail Track CorporationBicycle Parking
- City of DarebinBicycle Repair Station
- FixationBicycle Repair Station
- Merri Creek Bike Repair StationBicycle Repair Station
- Welcome to ThornburyBiergarten
520 High Street, Northcote
- TABBookmaker
280 High Street, Northcote
- Angels TrumpetBooks
256 High Street
- Ramona BooksBooks
79 High Street
- The Book GrocerBooks
263 High Street
- Millee CarsCar
484 High Street, Northcote
- Car repair
- MycarCar repair
- UltraTuneCar repair
- Car wash
- Rug AffairCarpet
517 High Street, Northcote
- Sacred Heart Mission Op ShopCharity
387 High Street
- SalvosCharity
344 High Street
- Save the Children Op ShopCharity
292 High Street
- 17sundaysClothes
62 High Street
- Alchemy BoutiqueClothes
258 High Street
- Before MarchClothes
277 High Street
- Captain RobboClothes
340 High Street
- Chop ShoppeClothes
274 High Street
- EloiseClothes
294 High Street
- Finki HandmadeClothes
48a Arthurton Road
- I Dream a HighwayClothes
259 High Street
- InzagiClothes
78-80;80 High Street
- Leonard StClothes
205 High Street
- Mim Found EnaClothes
270 High Street
- Mutual MuseClothes
282 High Street
- ObusClothes
285 High Street
- Taking ShapeClothes
4 Arthurton Road
- The Klei StoreClothes
269 High Street
- The Phoenix & The TurtleClothes
268 High Street
- Wild EnchantedClothes
246 High Street
- Madera NorthcoteCoffee
4 Goldsmith Grove, Northcote
- Bright InstituteCollege
- Northcote ComputersComputer
314 High Street
- Clean CompoundCosmetics
110 High Street
- Kaisercraft NorthcoteCraft
Unit GX 3 Separation Street
- P&S Drapes CurtainsCurtain
228 High Street
- Victorian Ballet School DarebinDance
- Plaza DeliDeli
- Shoku Iku AustraliaDeli
120 High Street
- Darebin City CouncilDrinking water
- Drinking water (3)
- Danny's Dry CleaningDry Cleaning
88 High Street
- Dry Cleaners AlterationsDry Cleaning
322 High Street
- Hemp Health & VapeE-Cigarette
505 High Street, Northcote
- LincraftFabric
- Fire Station No. 13Fire station
3 Mitchell Street, Northcote
- Outdoor Exercise AreaFitness Station
- Fresh Flowers on HighFlorist
239 High Street
- Northcote FlowersFlorist
485 High Street, Northcote
- Great FramesFrame
241 High Street
- Northcote Picture FramingFrame
109 High Street
- Grandfather's AxeFurniture
171 High Street, Northcote
- Apple Tree GardenGarden
- Garden (7)
- Olive GroveGarden
- Sunnyfields Community GardenGarden
540 High Street
- Northcote NurseryGarden Centre
- highLIGHTGift
420 High Street, Northcote
- The Make It CollectiveGift
271 High Street
- Whimsy GiftsGift
112 High Street
- Barbers of NorthcoteHairdresser
356 High Street
- CTA SalonHairdresser
- DuvalHairdresser
60 High Street
- Fleet Street BarbersHairdresser
278 High Street
- Frank's HairdressingsHairdresser
372 High Street
- Hair By EpiqueHairdresser
Unit Shop 1 405 High Street
- Hair KanduHairdresser
- HelluvaHairdresser
178 High Street
- Madeline and CoHairdresser
585 High Street, Northcote
- Masters of HairHairdresser
266 High Street
- Raw EdgeHairdresser
386 High Street
- Studio 367Hairdresser
367 High Street
- The Hair EstablishmentHairdresser
376 High Street
- The Loft BarbierHairdresser
225 High Street
- Mr SmithHairdresser Supply
501 High Street, Northcote
- Vintage Tool ShopHardware
549 High Street, Northcote
- Hearing AustraliaHearing Aids
397 High Street
- Vitamin CrazyHerbalist
- William T Onus HostelHostel
75 Westgarth Street, Northcote
- Keke & KakaHouseware
317 High Street
- Kennebec American VintageHouseware
4 Goldsmith Grove
- Kif & KatastHouseware
39 Cunningham Street, Northcote
- BiancolatteIce Cream
331 High Street, Northcote
- Information (2)
- A Quirk of FateInterior Decoration
289 High Street
- Dennis PanelsInterior Decoration
- Douglas & HopeInterior Decoration
283 High Street
- Green HorseInterior Decoration
255 High Street
- Oku DenInterior Decoration
260A High Street
- We Are The Queen BeeInterior Decoration
354 High Street
- Comune GalleryJewelry
272 High Street
- Club ChefKitchen
291 High Street
- El Patio Spanish Language SchoolLanguage School
114 High Street
- Laundry TimeLaundry
352 High Street, Northcote
- PowderLaundry
334A High Street
- Victoria Road LaundretteLaundry
66 Victoria Road, Northcote
- Northcote CentralMall
- Northcote PlazaMall
- Northcote Plaza Shopping CentreMall
- Mabuhay Thai MassageMassage
557 High Street, Northcote
- Motion Myotherapy Northcote Remedial Massage MelboruneMassage
486 High Street, Northcote
- Patra Thai MassageMassage
335 High Street, Northcote
- Pure Indulgence MassageMassage
355 High Street
- Victoria MassageMassage
521 High Street, Northcote
- CPAP Masks and TubingMedical Supply
Unit Suite 2 597 High Street, Northcote
- OptusMobile Phone
- VodafoneMobile Phone
- Dixons RecycledMusic
237 High Street
- Rathdowne RecordsMusic
230 High Street
- Sonic Rendezvous MusicMusic
513 High Street, Northcote
- Thornbury RecordsMusic
374 High Street
- Northcote TheatreMusic Venue
216 High Street
- DrumtekMusical Instrument
529-533 High Street, Northcote
- Echo Tone GuitarsMusical Instrument
19 Arthurton Road, Northcote
- NewsplazaNewsagent
- 24 MoonsNightclub
- LevelTwoNightclub
- Northcote Social ClubNightclub
301 High Street, Northcote
- Nursing Home
- Merringtons OptometristsOptician
- Northcote OpticalOptician
276 High Street
- SpecsOptician
282A High Street
- SpecsaversOptician
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- Darebin City CouncilParking
- Frederick Street CarparkParking
- Parking
43 James Street, Northcote
- Parking (123)
- Victorian Rail Track CorporationParking
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (14)
- Holy SugarPastry
236 High Street
- KolyaPastry
229 High Street
- St. Gerry'sPastry
373 High Street
- Sullivan's Pawn ShopPawnbroker
597 High Street, Northcote
- My Pet WarehousePet
345-347 High Street
- Nelly's ArkPet
- Le MiaPet Grooming
378 High Street
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- AmpolPetrol station
- CaltexPetrol station
- Picnic Table (15)
- All Saints Anglican Church NorthcotePlace of worship
- Holy Monastery of Axion EstinPlace of worship
- Macedonian Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
3 Bayview Street, Northcote
- Northcote Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
542 High Street
- Northcote Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
251 High Street, Northcote
- St. Josephs ChurchPlace of worship
140 Westbourne Grove, Northcote
- Westgarth Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
29 Simpson Street, Northcote
- Podiatrist MaryPodiatrist
247 High Street
- Northcote Police StationPolice
48 Dennis Street, Northcote
- AuspostPost Box
203 High Street, Northcote
- AuspostPost Box
280 High Street, Northcote
- Australia PostPost Box
105 Bastings Street
- Australia PostPost Box
119 High Street
- Post Box (11)
- Northcote Plaza Post ShopPost office
- Northcote South LPOPost office
107 High Street
- Bisque StudiosPottery
Unit 2 167 Beavers Road, Northcote
- Nature's WorkshopPsychic
- ACT of LivingPsychotherapist
203 High Street
- Holon PsychologyPsychotherapist
2a Elm Street, Northcote
- Northside PsychologyPsychotherapist
515 High Street, Northcote
- Jika in the Park Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Local Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Public Bookcase (3)
- Darebin City CouncilPublic toilets
- Public ToiletsPublic toilets
- Recycling
- Limnos Island FisheriesSeafood
- TC ThriftSecond Hand
307 High Street
- Things Second-HandSecond Hand
- Shelter (12)
- Heritage Northcote Aged Care FacilitySocial Facility
14 - 24 Pearl Street
- St Joseph's Home NorthcoteSocial Facility
112B St Georges Road, Northcote
- Dee WardropSpeech Therapist
302 High Street
- FufanuSports
551 High Street, Northcote
- Titan Self StorageStorage Rental
- Tender Trap StudiosStudio
37 Cunningham Street, Northcote
- 9 Stiches Alterations And TailoringTailor
74 Victoria Road, Northcote
- DL FashionsTailor
595 High Street
- Oculus TattooTattoo
561 High Street, Northcote
- The Black MarkTattoo
57 High Street
- Separation StreetTaxi
- Telephone (5)
- TelstraTelephone
280 High Street, Northcote
- VenttiTobacco
523 High Street, Northcote
- Big DreamsToys
267 High Street
- Birch and BearToys
287 High Street
- Mind GamesToys
361 High Street
- Twinkle TotsToys
538 High Street
- Track
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
- Silk RoadTravel Agency
- Finnigans CyclesVacant
- Vacant (5)
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
11B Separation Street, Northcote
- Auto & General Assessment CentreVehicle Inspection
35 Cunningham Street, Northcote
- mykiVending machine
- EB GamesVideo Games
- Waste Basket (12)
- Northside WinesWine
543-545 High Street, Northcote
- WoolariumWool
265 High Street
- Dawn PressYes
461 High Street, Northcote
- TashacareYes
279-281 High 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
20 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alan Bird ReservePark
- All Nations ParkPark
- Baden Morgan ReservePark
- Batman ParkPark
- Bracken Creek CommonsPark
- Derby ReservePark
- Grovesland ReservePark
- Johnson ParkPark
- McAdam ReservePark
- McDonell ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 85
- Parks (OSM)
- 24
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
- All Saints Anglican Church Northcote
- Holy Monastery of Axion Estin
- Macedonian Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church
3 Bayview Street, Northcote
- Northcote Baptist Church
542 High Street
- Northcote Uniting Church
251 High Street, Northcote
- St. Josephs Church
140 Westbourne Grove, Northcote
- Westgarth Baptist Church
29 Simpson Street, Northcote
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
- 32
- Nearest hospital
- Thomas Embling Hospital (2.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- ACT of LivingHigh StreetPsychotherapist
- Acupuncture Herbal MedicineHigh StreetAlternative
- Aruna PsychologySimpson StreetDoctor
- Bytes Of NorthcoteHigh StreetDentist
- Chemist WarehouseHigh StreetPharmacy
- Croxton Medical CentreRobbs ParadeDoctor
- Darebin Community HealthClinic
- Dee WardropHigh StreetSpeech_Therapist
- Doctors of NorthcoteHigh StreetDoctor
- Gravity Float & WellnessHigh StreetAlternative
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)
- 573
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.6
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).
377 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
August 2021
- Proposed part demolition to rear and new two-storey addition as shown on the plans accompanying the application.27 PARK STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To use the land for a retail premises (Convenience Restaurant) and associated minor building; works (out door seating partition etc), for a reduction in car parking and to sell and consume liquor as shown on the plans accompanying the application.41 ARTHURTON ROAD NORTHCOTE 3070Lapsed
- ePathway41 ARTHURTON ROAD NORTHCOTE 3070In progress
- Proposed demolition of two sheds and fencing; the construction of a new shed, a deck and a verandah; and the installation of a roller door on land affected by a Heritage Overlay and Design and Development Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.12 BALGONIE PLACE NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to the permit to: - Remove the boundary wall along the eastern boundary wall at the rear of the proposed dwelling (dwelling two). - Extend the proposed wall on eastern boundary at the front of the proposed dwelling (dwelling two). - Reduce car parking spaces from three per dwelling to two.36 JENKINS STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Four (4) Lot Subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application6 TANNER GROVE NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of rear ground floor extension on land affected by a heritage overlay (HO161)20 BARRY STREET NORTHCOTE 3070In progress
- Demolition of existing dwelling within a Heritage Overlay (HO97), construction of two (2) dwellings and reduction of the car parking requirement as shown on the plans accompanying the application1 LAWRY STREET NORTHCOTE 3070NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial demolition and construction of double storey extension to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres affected by the Heritage Overlay.24 ABERDEEN GROVE NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed alterations and additions to existing dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application15 MITCHELL STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Withdrawn
- Use of the ground floor (rear of 200 High Street) for the purpose of an indoor recreation facility (boxing gymnasium); display of business identification signage; as shown on the plans accompanying the application.200 HIGH STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed to demolish existing shed and construct habitable outbuilding as shown on the plans accompanying the application72 BENT STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works comprising rear addition to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres as shown on the plans accompanying the application20 DENNIS STREET NORTHCOTE 3070NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a double-storey dwelling with a roof top terrace and reduction to the car-parking requirement for a three (3) bedroom dwelling on land in the General Residential Zone - Schedule 2 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.2A ALBERT STREET NORTHCOTE 3070NOD issued by a delegate
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres61 BEACONSFIELD PARADE NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, building and works to existing dwelling on a lot affected by a heritage overlay as shown on the plans accompanying the application32 PARK STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed extension to existing dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application3/26 DALLY STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Easement as shown on the plans accompanying the application59 ANDREW STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of existing garage and construction of two(2) car garage on boundary with green roof, modification ro existing fences and partial constructions of new fences to match and general landscaping as shown on the plans accompanying the application.1/49 JAMES STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to existing single dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres in accordance with the endorsed plans.1/26 GLANFIELD STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of a four storey mixed use building comprising a ground floor office and one dwelling above on land covered by a Heritage Overlay and a Design and Development Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.62 ST GEORGES ROAD NORTHCOTE 3070NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Proposed part demolition and single storey extension to existing dwelling on land covered by a Heritage Overlay as shown on the plans accompanying the application.12 CLAUDE STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works comprising alterations and first floor addition to dwelling on land less than 300 square metres in accordance with the endorsed plans14 SALISBURY GROVE NORTHCOTE 3070NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works comprising alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, on land within a Heritage Overlay, and on land less than 300sqm in area32 URQUHART STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The development of a four storey mixed-use building and basement, the use of three shops and a cafe (as of right), car parking dispensation and the use of the land for 18 dwellings.43-47 SIMPSON STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Withdrawn
July 2021
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot affected by a Heritage Overlay13 JACKSON STREET NORTHCOTE 3070NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a carport on a lot less than 300 square metres4 ELLESMERE STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition and buildings and works comprising the alterations and additions to an existing single storey dwelling on land in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone and Heritage Overlay3 DALLY STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Building and works comprising addition to existing dwelling on land less than 300 square metres24 VICTORIA ROAD NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- VicSmart application for buildings and works comprised of alterations and additions to the rear of the dwelling in accordance with the endorsed plans.367 CLARKE STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Additions and alterations to the rear of existing dwelling and associated works on a lot less than 300 square metres pursuant to Clause 32.09-5 of the Darebin Planning Scheme (VicSmart)118 BENT STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Proposed extension to a single dwelling on land affected by a Heritage Overlay as shown on the plans accompanying the application5 TOBIN AVENUE NORTHCOTE 3070NOD issued by a delegate
- A medium density housing development comprising the construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling and buildings and works to the existing dwelling on land in a Heritage Overlay and General Residential Zone - Schedule 298 CHARLES STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Refusal issued by a delegate
- Alterations and additions to an existing building in the Commercial Zone 1 and Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 16)261 ST GEORGES ROAD NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Mixed use development comprising the construction of a five storey building with 25 dwellings and two shops and a car parking reduction in accordance with the endorsed plans.243 ST GEORGES ROAD NORTHCOTE 3070NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works including the removal of a chimney in a heritage overlay as shown on the plans accompanying the application.14 HENRY STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of an existing outbuilding and construction of a habitable outbuilding to rear of the property on a lot over 300 square metres in a heritage overlay in accordance with the endorsed plans.28 WATERLOO ROAD NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Display a business identification sign on land affected by a Heritage Overlay (HO105) pursuant to Clause 59.07 (VicSmart)8 ROBBS PARADE NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Fifteen (15) Lot Subdivision and Creation/Removal of Easement as shown on the plans accompanying the application2A CUNNINGHAM STREET NORTHCOTE 3070Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and externally and internally alter an existing dwelling within a Design and Development Overlay and Heritage Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.14 TURNBULL GROVE NORTHCOTE 3070Permit 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
12 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 06/03/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 7:00 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.ST GEORGES ROAD, ARTHURTON ROAD06 Mar 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 04/06/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HIGH STREET, DENNIS STREET03 Jun 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 08/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HARTINGTON STREET, HAWTHORN ROAD05 Feb 2026 – 07 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 08/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HAWTHORN ROAD, ST GEORGES ROAD05 Feb 2026 – 07 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 08/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTBOURNE GROVE, HARTINGTON STREET05 Feb 2026 – 07 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 08/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ST GEORGES ROAD, ELM STREET05 Feb 2026 – 07 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 08/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ST GEORGES ROAD, HAWTHORN ROAD05 Feb 2026 – 07 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 08/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ST GEORGES ROAD, EUNSON AVENUE05 Feb 2026 – 07 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 08/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ARTHURTON ROAD, ST GEORGES ROAD05 Feb 2026 – 07 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 05/02/2026 and 08/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ELM STREET, ST GEORGES ROAD05 Feb 2026 – 07 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- FORMER LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR HOME FOR THE AGENH1950
- FORMER NORTHCOTE THEATRENH2287
- TERRACE HOUSESNH1774
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
- Cooper
- Member of Parliament
- Ged KEARNEY (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 119,909
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 21.5%Labor 78.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.5 km away).
Coalition 12.8%Labor 87.2%
8.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Northcote CentralLabor 83.8% · Coalition 16.2% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- NorthcoteLabor 92.6% · Coalition 7.4% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Northcote SouthLabor 88.4% · Coalition 11.6% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Northcote NorthLabor 85.3% · Coalition 14.7% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Northcote WestLabor 90.2% · Coalition 9.8% TPP (2025)1.0 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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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