Northcote
VIC 3070 · Darebin
25,276 (2021) → 26,504 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Northcote is a high growth suburb in Darebin, VIC 3070, about 6km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.65M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Northcote has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.8%), Greece (3.51%), New Zealand (2.25%), Italy (1.8%), USA (1.02%)
Top languages: Greek (6.49%), Italian (2.73%), Mandarin (0.97%), Vietnamese (0.92%), Spanish (0.88%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Westgarth Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1196
- Northcote Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1169
- Northcote High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1144
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1120
- Santa Maria CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1106
- Croxton Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1005
Nearby (within 10km)
- Merri Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1176
- Wales Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1143
- Spensley Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1155
- Fitzroy Community School - Thornbury CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1213
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1091
- Fitzroy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1085
- Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1169
- Thornbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1070
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1139
- Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1104
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1149
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Northcote
Is Northcote safe?
Northcote has a residential safety score of 61/100, 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 6,271 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Northcote?
In Northcote, the .
How far is Northcote from Melbourne CBD?
Northcote is about 5.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Northcote?
Northcote has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1123 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Northcote?
Northcote has a transport score of 100/100 and 74 bus stops.