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Northcote

14 km²

Walking to shops, schools, and trains is a way of life in Northcote. This inner-northern suburb is a highly connected urban hub where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport and groceries. It is a well-serviced community that balances easy movement with a range of local amenities. The area stands out as an exceptionally convenient place to live, far exceeding the state average for accessibility.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here have an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%. They also see high levels of education and income, with 68.6% completing Year 12—far above the Australian average of 37.0%.

348 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

68.6% Year 12 Here 68.6% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

5.3% Unemployment Here 5.3% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$838 Median income Here $838 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,937 Household income Here $1,937 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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Northcote is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9, well above the Victorian figure of 6.4. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries, and 99.3% are near health services, which is far above the state average of 64.2%.

8.9 Walk score

7.9 Types ≤15 min