North Melbourne

VIC 3051 · Melbourne

14,953 (2021) → 18,086 est. (2025) · High Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,953

Population

$1.26M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

100

Transport score

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.

2.3 km

To Melbourne CBD

4.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

130 m

To nearest station

Demographics

14,953

Population

Median age

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$1,717

vs NSW median-7.2%

Bachelor degree or higher68.6%

Born in Australia49.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse272 / 4,430 / 1,741

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

$1.26M-26.6%

Median house (2024)

$570K+4.7%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

151

Break & enter dwelling1,010/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

144

Motor vehicle theft963/100k

Domestic assault334/100k

Robbery67/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,854 (all categories, latest year)12,399 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

337

Within 10km8 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

100

3Metro

28Light rail

23Bus

CBD commute (est.)13 min (metro)

Nearest train stationHaines St/Abbotsford St #16 (130 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

675 in suburbSupermarkets

44151 in suburbCafes/Rest.

9418 in suburbParks

335 in suburbPlaygrounds

953 in suburbPools

588 in suburbGyms

11 in suburbDog parks

5913 in suburbGPs

513 in suburbPharmacies

244 in suburbChildcare

181 in suburbLibraries

23312 in suburbSports fields

52 in suburbVets

Nearest beachPort Melbourne Beach (4.9 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Children's Hospital (640 m)

Nearest vet620 m

Nearest airportMelbourne (17.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate4.87%

Projected population 204126,390

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Melbourne

ParkvilleData not available99transport Kensington$950K99transport DocklandsData not available100transport West Melbourne$1.66M100transport Carlton$1.01M96transport Carlton North$1.47M94transport

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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.