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Niddrie

VIC 3042 • Greater Melbourne

5,901
Population (2021)
$115,076
Median Household Income
1.78 km²
Area
$432/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyMid-RangeLeafy

About Niddrie

Niddrie is an established residential suburb in Melbourne's inner northwest, located approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD within the Moonee Valley City Council area. Home to around 5,901 residents across a compact 1.8 square kilometres, the suburb has a rich multicultural character shaped in part by its prominent Italian-Australian community. The median household income of $2,213 per week and median age of 40 reflect a stable, predominantly owner-occupier demographic of working families and long-term residents.

The suburb's main commercial strip along Keilor Road offers a range of local cafes, restaurants, delis, and services with a notably strong Italian influence. Niddrie is well-served by bus connections to Moonee Ponds and the CBD, with easy access to the Western Ring Road for broader metropolitan travel. Quiet streets lined with post-war brick homes and newer infill development make Niddrie a practical and affordable option within one of Melbourne's most accessible northwest corridors.

Niddrie falls under postcode 3042 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Niddrie (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3042
Urban Area
Moonee Valley
LGA / Council
Moonee Valley
Federal Electorate
Maribyrnong
State Electorate
Niddrie (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.74°, 144.88°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.78 km²
Elevation
45m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Niddrie for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$1.38M
33 sales · ▲ 18% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$855K
9 sales · ▲ 17.9% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$432
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

10 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Essendon
3 km
N/A
Glenbervie
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • Route 461, 903 — Essendon station and Moonee Ponds 10-15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
25-30 min from Essendon station (Craigieburn Line to Flinders Street)
By Car (Peak)
20-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-22 min

🛣️ Western Ring Road and Tullamarine Freeway provide fast road access. Bus to Craigieburn Line stations.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops on Keilor Road are walkable; bus connections to train stations make most errands achievable without a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Moonee Valley Local Government Area, which contains Niddrie. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
228.8 / 100k
2yr Up 19.1% 10yr Down 55.3%
Motor vehicle theft
388.9 / 100k
2yr Up 125.7% 10yr Up 33.5%
Non-FV assault
218.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0.8 / 100k
2yr Down 90.4% 10yr Down 84.4%
Steal from vehicle
1,669.2 / 100k
2yr Up 100.5% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Moonee Valley →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,479
Census 2021
5,901
▲ 7.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$40,300
Personal Income 2021
$50,180
▲ 24.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$50,180 / yr
$965/wk
Household
$115,076 / yr
$2213/wk
Family
$141,180 / yr
$2715/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,486
Born Overseas 1,221

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 144
  • 2. England 119
  • 3. India 103
  • 4. China 63
  • 5. Vietnam 50
  • 6. New Zealand 44
  • 7. Greece 43
  • 8. Croatia 34
  • 9. Poland 31
  • 10. Ireland 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,517
English 1,417
Italian 1,205
Irish 715
Scottish 382
Greek 345
Maltese 230
Chinese 186
Croatian 164
German 154

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,704
Both parents born in Australia
2,180
Both parents born overseas
825
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
62.3%
No Religion
28.1%
Hinduism
1.6%
Buddhism
1.5%
Islam
1.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
328 (5.6%)
5-14 years
733 (12.4%)
15-19 years
363 (6.2%)
20-24 years
369 (6.3%)
25-34 years
707 (12.0%)
35-44 years
849 (14.4%)
45-54 years
917 (15.5%)
55-64 years
728 (12.3%)
65-74 years
484 (8.2%)
75-84 years
253 (4.3%)
85+ years
168 (2.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Niddrie known for? +

Niddrie is known as an affordable, established family suburb in Melbourne's inner north-west, with a local shopping strip along Keilor Road and easy access to Essendon Airport and the Western Ring Road. It has a mix of established families and newer multicultural residents.

How far is Niddrie from Melbourne CBD? +

Niddrie is approximately 12 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, around a 20-35 minute drive or accessible via bus connections to Essendon station on the Craigieburn Line.

Does Niddrie have public transport? +

Niddrie is served by bus routes connecting to Essendon and Glenbervie stations on the Craigieburn Line (approximately 2.5-3 km away), providing train services to Melbourne CBD. The suburb is also near the Western Ring Road for road commuting.

What is the population of Niddrie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Niddrie has a population of approximately 5,901 residents, with an increasingly diverse multicultural demographic in the City of Moonee Valley.

Is Niddrie a good place to live? +

Niddrie offers affordable inner north-west living with good road and bus-to-rail connections, a local shopping strip, and proximity to Essendon's dining and cafes. It suits families and commuters seeking value close to Melbourne's northern suburbs.

What is the postcode for Niddrie? +

The postcode for Niddrie is 3042.

What is the average income in Niddrie? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Niddrie is about $965 per week (around $50,200 per year). The median household income is $2,213 per week and the median family income is $2,715 per week.

What is the median house price in Niddrie? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $1,375,000, up 18% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $855,000, up 17.9% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Niddrie? +

The median age in Niddrie is 40. The largest age group is 45–54 (917 residents, around 16%). Around 24% of residents are under 20 and about 15% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Niddrie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Niddrie is part of the Moonee Valley LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Niddrie? +

In Niddrie, the median weekly rent is $432, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,300 (2021 Census).