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North Melbourne
VICNorth Melbourne is a growing suburb in VIC with 19,286 residents.
- SA2 code
- 206041506
- State
- VIC
Population
19,286
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+6.2%
3yr: +16.8% · 10yr: +24.0%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$381/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,718/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — North Melbourne (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +16.8%5yr: +6.2%10yr: +24.0%Total: +109.0%
Population grew from 9,226 to 19,286 over 24 years, averaging 3.1% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 10.5%Predominantly apartments (59.9%), rental-heavy (66.1% renting), built for families (50% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Townhouses 35%
Apartments 60%
270 houses1,745 townhouses3,011 apartments
Tenure
Mortgage 21%
Renting 66%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
1,699 (25.5%)
2 bed
3,324 (49.9%)
3 bed
1,256 (18.9%)
4 bed
309 (4.6%)
5 bed
52 (0.8%)
6+ bed
23 (0.3%)