North Melbourne
VIC 3051 · Melbourne
14,953 (2021) → 18,086 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Melbourne is a high growth suburb in Melbourne, VIC 3051, about 2km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.26M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. North Melbourne has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 28/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (7.69%), Vietnam (2.78%), Malaysia (2.61%), India (2.59%), England (2.29%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.48%), Cantonese (3.58%), Vietnamese (3.11%), Arabic (1.94%), Spanish (1.89%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- North Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1139
- St Aloysius CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1111
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1080
- St Joseph's Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · CatholicICSEA 916
- River Nile SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 801
- SEDA College (Victoria) - MC North Melbourne YMCASecondary · Independent
- Mount Alexander 7-12 College-River Nile CampusSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - The Huddle, North Melbourne Football ClubSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- University High School-Elizabeth Blackburn School of SciencesSecondary · Government · 0.9km
- University High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1123
- Simonds Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1037
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne Sports Centres ParkvilleSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1137
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 871
- Docklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1121
- Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1146
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne City Talented Player Program - KensingtonSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Docklands Primary School-The District Campus (interim name)Primary · Government · 1.8km
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1034
- Travancore School-Parkville CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Melbourne
Is North Melbourne safe?
North Melbourne has a residential safety score of 28/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,399 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Melbourne?
In North Melbourne, the .
How far is North Melbourne from Melbourne CBD?
North Melbourne is about 2.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 13 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Melbourne?
North Melbourne has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Melbourne?
North Melbourne has a transport score of 100/100 and 23 bus stops.