Alphington

VIC 3078 • Greater Melbourne

5,702
Population (2021)
$62,348
Median Income
2.82 km²
Area
37m
Elevation

About Alphington

Alphington is a well-established, sought-after suburb in Victoria, located within the Darebin (City) area. With a population of 5,702 and a median income of $62,348, the suburb attracts professionals, young families, and career-focused individuals. Covering 2.82 km² at an elevation of 37m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Alphington combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Alphington falls under postcode 3078 and is governed by Darebin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northcote (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3078
Urban Area
Northcote
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.78°, 145.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.82 km²
Elevation
37m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$451
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,492
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,080
Census 2021
5,702
12.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,580
Income 2021
$62,348
31.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,236
Born Overseas 1,266

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 206
  • 2. China 131
  • 3. Greece 96
  • 4. Italy 82
  • 5. New Zealand 82
  • 6. India 57
  • 7. Malaysia 46
  • 8. United States 44
  • 9. Vietnam 37
  • 10. Germany 34
  • 11. North Macedonia 28
  • 12. Canada 27
  • 13. Scotland 22
  • 14. Singapore 22
  • 15. South Africa 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,886
Australian 1,681
Irish 848
Scottish 712
Italian 564
Chinese 358
Greek 323
German 212
Dutch 110
Indian 96

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,722
Both parents born in Australia
1,863
Both parents born overseas
902
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.2%
Christianity
33.6%
Buddhism
1.7%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.6%
Judaism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
269 (4.7%)
5-14 years
606 (10.6%)
15-19 years
291 (5.1%)
20-24 years
393 (6.9%)
25-34 years
922 (16.2%)
35-44 years
813 (14.3%)
45-54 years
833 (14.6%)
55-64 years
775 (13.6%)
65-74 years
494 (8.7%)
75-84 years
218 (3.8%)
85+ years
97 (1.7%)

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