North Melbourne

VIC 3051 • Greater Melbourne

14,953
Population (2021)
$49,036
Median Income
2.36 kmΒ²
Area
20m
Elevation
Inner CityUrban DiversityVillage CharacterWalkable

About North Melbourne

North Melbourne is one of Melbourne's most dynamic inner suburbs, a diverse community of nearly 15,000 residents less than 2 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb blends heritage terraces with public housing towers and increasing apartment development. Tram and train services provide exceptional public transport.

Life here is intensely urbanβ€”Errol Street village offers excellent dining and shopping, Queen Victoria Market is walking distance, and the city is genuinely accessible. The community is remarkably diverse, from public housing residents to young professionals and established families. North Melbourne attracts those who value urban diversity and walkable inner-city living.

North Melbourne falls under postcode 3051 and is governed by Melbourne Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Melbourne (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3051
Urban Area
Melbourne - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.80Β°, 144.95Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.36 kmΒ²
Elevation
20m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Vaughan Terrace & Canning St North Melbourne 3051 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$381
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,035
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
31 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
14,940
Census 2021
14,953
0.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,472
Income 2021
$49,036
60.9% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,327
Born Overseas 6,306

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,150
  • 2. Vietnam 415
  • 3. Malaysia 391
  • 4. India 387
  • 5. England 342
  • 6. New Zealand 320
  • 7. Philippines 159
  • 8. United States 157
  • 9. Hong Kong 137
  • 10. South Korea 118
  • 11. Indonesia 115
  • 12. Singapore 107
  • 13. Taiwan 96
  • 14. Italy 94
  • 15. Japan 82

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,255
Australian 2,650
Chinese 2,593
Irish 1,474
Scottish 1,094
Italian 672
Vietnamese 557
Indian 509
German 465
Filipino 246

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,023
Both parents born in Australia
7,904
Both parents born overseas
1,685
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.8%
Christianity
21.1%
Islam
7.0%
Buddhism
4.4%
Hinduism
2.5%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
548 (3.7%)
5-14 years
1,186 (7.9%)
15-19 years
704 (4.7%)
20-24 years
2,066 (13.8%)
25-34 years
4,283 (28.6%)
35-44 years
2,355 (15.7%)
45-54 years
1,472 (9.8%)
55-64 years
1,105 (7.4%)
65-74 years
779 (5.2%)
75-84 years
333 (2.2%)
85+ years
126 (0.8%)

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