North Melbourne Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for North Melbourne, VIC 3051 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$1,326,000
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
2.4%
Weekly Rent
$600
Renter Demand
83%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
Low — tight market
Population
14,953
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3051
Median house price $1,326,000
Median unit price $517,500
Weekly rent (median) $600/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.4% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 82.8%
Vacancy rate 1.96%
Population 14,953
Median household income $89,284/yr
Owner-occupied 17.2%
Median age 31 yrs
Total dwellings 4,992

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level High reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 151

North Melbourne shows well above-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

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Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (2.0%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (83%) — strong rental demand base
🚩 High reported crime (151 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

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🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 2
Primary 1
Secondary 1
Schools in North Melbourne
North Melbourne Primary School Primary · Government
St Aloysius College Secondary · Catholic
River Nile School Other · Independent
St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre Melbourne Other · Catholic
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

North Melbourne's 2.4% gross rental yield is below the VIC median of 3.1%, across 760 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

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4.7% yield
$975,000
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4.4% yield
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Port Melbourne, VIC
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4.2% yield
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4.1% yield
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $1,326,000
Deposit (20%) $265,200
Loan (80% LVR) $1,060,800
Weekly rent $600/wk
Annual rent income $31,200/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Melbourne a good suburb to invest in?

North Melbourne has a high renter proportion (83%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in North Melbourne?

The median house price in North Melbourne is approximately $1,326,000 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in North Melbourne?

The indicative gross rental yield in North Melbourne is 2.4%, based on a median weekly rent of $600 against a median price of $1,326,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does North Melbourne compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare North Melbourne against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is North Melbourne a safe suburb?

North Melbourne shows well above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 151 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in North Melbourne?

North Melbourne has 4 known schools, including North Melbourne Primary School, St Aloysius College, River Nile School, St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre Melbourne. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

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