North Melbourne
North Melbourne Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
North Melbourne Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
North Melbourne Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
North Melbourne Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
MacRobertson Girls High School
Melbourne Grammar School
Wesley College
University High School
Mount Alexander Year 7-12 College
Simonds Catholic College
Suburbs Near NORTH MELBOURNE
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📍 About North Melbourne
NORTH MELBOURNE is situated in Inner Melbourne, with the ABS 2021 Census recording a population of 14,953 residents across a compact area, creating a density of 6348 people/km².
Property: The local housing market shows mixed trends according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with median house prices reaching $1.3M following strong growth of 58% over the past decade, while median unit prices have softened slightly to $0.5M, declining 2% over the same 10-year period.
Education: Educational options in the area include St Aloysius College, a private institution that achieved a ranking of #79 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime data from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicates a rate of 13074 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.92 times the Victorian average of 6810, representing a slightly elevated crime rate for the area.
Demographics: The suburb maintains a diverse cultural mix, with Chinese residents making up 17.30% of the population, totalling approximately 2,586 people and representing a moderate Chinese community presence.
Transport: North Melbourne offers excellent connectivity, positioned approximately 5.5km from the CBD with a typical 13-minute drive, while public transport access is provided through the local train station servicing the Upfield line.