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 9 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3051 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 1136
- St Aloysius CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1127
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1098
- Saints College - North Melbourne CampusSecondary · CatholicICSEA 935
- River Nile SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 820
- SEDA College (Victoria) - MC North Melbourne YMCASecondary · Independent
- North Melbourne Primary School - Molesworth Street CampusPrimary · Government
- Mount Alexander 7-12 College-River Nile CampusSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - The Huddle, North Melbourne Football ClubSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yalingbu Yirramboi Royal Childrens HospitalSecondary · Government · 0.6km
- University High School-Elizabeth Blackburn School of SciencesSecondary · Government · 0.9km
- University High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1117
- Simonds Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1053
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne Sports Centres ParkvilleSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1149
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Flemington HUBSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Brens Pavilion Royal ParkSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 903
- Docklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1133
- Haileybury College - City BoysCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Haileybury College - City GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.6km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1023 (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.