Clifton Hill
VIC 3068 • Greater Melbourne
About Clifton Hill
Clifton Hill is a prestigious inner-city suburb located just 4 kilometres northeast of Melbourne's CBD within the City of Yarra. Home to approximately 6,600 residents, this tightly-knit community occupies just 1.57 square kilometres of charming Victorian and Edwardian streetscapes. Once described as the "Toorak of Collingwood" in the 1880s, the suburb has undergone significant gentrification and is now one of Melbourne's most sought-after addresses, consistently ranked among the city's most liveable suburbs.
The suburb offers a quintessential inner-Melbourne lifestyle with leafy parks covering nearly 30% of the area, including the beautiful Darling Gardens. Queens Parade provides a vibrant village atmosphere with cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. Residents enjoy excellent proximity to neighbouring Fitzroy and Collingwood's renowned dining and entertainment scenes. The area attracts young professionals, creative types, and established families who value walkability, heritage character, and urban convenience.
Clifton Hill falls under postcode 3068 and is governed by Yarra Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Richmond (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 246, 250, 251 — Melbourne CBD 15-20 min
- 504, 546 — Various inner suburbs 10-20 min
Commute to Melbourne
🛣️ Excellent public transport with own train station plus Route 86 tram along Queens Parade
Most errands accomplished on foot; excellent cycling infrastructure; strong public transport
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths141-147 Queens Parade Clifton Hill 3068 VIC
Schools
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96 Barkly Street
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185 Gold Street
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597 Brunswick Street
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Fergie Street
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Miller Street
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193 Spensley Street
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77 Queens Parade
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111 Queens Parade
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 285
- 2. New Zealand 165
- 3. United States 100
- 4. Greece 87
- 5. Malaysia 44
- 6. Ireland 43
- 7. Italy 40
- 8. Germany 37
- 9. South Africa 37
- 10. China 35
- 11. Vietnam 33
- 12. Canada 31
- 13. India 29
- 14. Scotland 27
- 15. France 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)