Alphington vs Northcote
The verdict
Northcote is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $2.14M in Alphington. Northcote has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Northcote rates higher (61 vs 56/100 in Alphington).
Scores
| Alphington | Northcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 96 |
| Transport | 98 | 100 |
| Education | 91 | 90 |
| Liveability | 95 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alphington | Northcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,702 | 25,276 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,429 | $2,287 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.4% | 72.5% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 72.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Alphington High Growth · Northcote High Growth
Property
| Alphington | Northcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.14M | $1.65M |
| Median unit price | $732K | $609K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Alphington | Northcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 579 | 471 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 596 | 629 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 88 | 131 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,208 | 6,271 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alphington | Northcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,154 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alphington · Northcote
Transport
| Alphington | Northcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 29 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 220 m | 200 m |
Liveability
| Alphington | Northcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 68 |
| Parks | 10 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 9.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.0 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Alphington | Northcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,702 | 25,276 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,130 | 26,504 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,692 | 34,095 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alphington or Northcote?
Northcote has the higher residential safety score (Alphington 56/100 vs Northcote 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Alphington or Northcote?
Northcote is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.65M versus $2.14M.
Which has better schools, Alphington or Northcote?
Alphington has a higher average school ICSEA (Alphington 1154 vs Northcote 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alphington or Northcote?
Northcote has the higher transport score (Alphington 98/100 vs Northcote 100/100).
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