North Melbourne is located along the banks of the Moonee Ponds Creek. It is a lively, cosmopolitan neighbourhood boasting an eclectic mix of boutique retail, arts, dining and community experiences.
Local community venues include the Meat Market and Town Hall which host vibrant arts spaces, while the library and Lady Huntingfield Early Learning and Family Services Centre have long supported local residents for more than 80 years. North Melbourne’s streets tell a story of its evolution, featuring both heritage and urban-industrial architecture seamlessly.
Did you know?
The Woi-wurrung name for Melbourne is narrm and narrm is on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri-willam.
Woi-wurrung language is used here with permission from the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
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North Melbourne quick facts
- 18,017 residents: North Melbourne residents make up 10% of the total population of the City of Melbourne. (Source: Estimated Resident Population 2023)
- 864 businesses: North Melbourne businesses make up 6% of the total businesses in the City of Melbourne. (Source: CLUE 2023)
- 10,597 local jobs: North Melbourne local jobs make up 2% of the total jobs in the City of Melbourne. (Source: CLUE 2023)
- 31 median age: Compared with a median age of 30 for the City of Melbourne. (Source: ABS Census 2021)
- 42% born overseas: Compared with 55% of residents born overseas in the City of Melbourne. (Source: ABS Census 2021)
- 38% speak a language other than English at home: Compared with 46% of residents who speak a language other than English at home in the City of Melbourne. (Source: ABS Census 2021)
- 64% of dwellings are flats or apartments with three or more storeys: Compared with 85% of dwellings in the City of Melbourne. (Source: ABS Census 2021)
- 59% of households are renting: Compared with 63% of households in the City of Melbourne. (Source: ABS Census 2021)
- 11.1% live with a mental health condition: Compared with 8.1% of residents who live with a mental health condition in the City of Melbourne. (Source: ABS Census 2021)
Note:
- Data is sourced from 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing, ABS Estimated Resident Population 2023, and 2023 Census of Land and Employment (CLUE).
- To access more data on the North Melbourne, visit North Melbourne community profile on profile .id External link.
- To learn more about the ABS Census of Population and Housing, including definitions, visit: Guide to Census data External link.
Your Neighbourhood Partner: Tallia Gilarry
Each of our 10 neighbourhoods has a dedicated City of Melbourne staff member to support the community. Tallia, the Neighbourhood Partner for North Melbourne, has strong local knowledge and can help you navigate council processes, drive local priorities and connect you with grants for community projects.
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