Suburb Profile - North Melbourne VIC

Don’t be fooled by its age; North Melbourne is home to a young and ethnically diverse crowd who feed the vibrant culture of the area.

North Melbourne is an inner city suburb located just 2kms outside the Melbourne CBD. North Melbourne once had the most pubs per capita in Australia, and many still thrive, but now it is known for its bounty of brunch spots, from foodie-worshipped Auction Rooms to the sprawling tables of Hot Poppy

ORIGINAL - The_Comics_Lounge_North_Melbourne — The Comics Lounge Comedy Club is Australia's longest running comedy club.

The_Royal_Childrens_Hospital_North_Melbourne — The Royal Children's Hospital is a major children's hospital in Melbourne.

North_Melbourne_lifestyle — Street art in North Melbourne

People

It’s estimated that 44% are independent young youths. With many singles, lone occupants and couples, this suburb is bursting with lots energy and enthusiasm.

Lifestyle

With its proximity to the city and other northern suburbs, it’s no surprise North Melbourne is a cycling district, and its catered to with Lekker, Pony Bikes and Reid Cycles.

Homes

Rich in culture and heritage, North Melbourne has many pretty terrace homes. Over the last couple of decades approximately 50% of living is in Apartments.

ORIGINAL - North_Melbourne_Football_Club — The North Melbourne Recreation Reserve has served as the home of North Melbourne for more than 125 years.

North_Melbourne_Recreation_Reserve — North Melbourne Recreation Reserve

Primary and Secondary Schools in North Melbourne

North Melbourne’s young demographic has the privilege to have some excellent tertiary education opportunities, while next door in Parkville they also have places such as Monash University (Parkville Campus) and Melbourne University to name a few.

North Melbourne College

North Melbourne College is a government public high school teaching teenagers from year 7 to 12.

North Melbourne Primary School

North Melbourne Primary School is steeped in history. The main building dates back to 1874. Once situated on the main road to the goldfields, it is one of the few schools close to the city.

St Michael’s Primary School

St. Michael's has a long history, over 150 years, of providing education for children within the North Melbourne and surrounding areas.

St Jospeh's College in North Melbourne is now known as St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre

North Melbourne Primary School. Credit image: https://www.northmelbourneps.vic.edu.au/

Properties in suburbs near North Melbourne

Looking for new and off the plan properties near North Melbourne? We have a number of Apartments and Townhouses for sale in Carlton, Docklands, Fitzroy, Parkville, Kensington, West Melbourne and the Melbourne CBD