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North Melbourne · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in North Melbourne

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Nearly 70% of homes in North Melbourne are flats or apartments, making it an area dominated by high-density living. This creates a rental-heavy market where the typical resident pays a weekly rent of $381, which is about the same as the national figure.

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📍 North Melbourne, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where North Melbourne sits — Median rent (weekly)

$381 —

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is North Melbourne — higher than 54% of areas.

North Melbourne$381
3051, VIC $381
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment here is $2,035, which is higher than most areas and a little above the Victorian average. Weekly rents are around the middle for similar areas, sitting just above the national figure.

Weekly rent distribution

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In North Melbourne, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $200–$349 (24%) and Under $200 (14%).

$350–$549 42.9% $200–$349 23.5% Under $200 13.7% $550–$749 11.7% $750 or more 5.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In North Melbourne, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (27%).

$1,800–$2,999 32.6% $1,000–$1,799 27.2% $3,000 or more 25.8% Under $1,000 9.9%

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 64% of households renting—a figure far above both the state and national averages. Conversely, only 13% of homes are owned outright, which is among the lowest at this level.

How homes are owned or rented

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In North Melbourne, Rented is the majority at 64%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 20%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Small homes are the norm, as separate houses make up only 3.9% of the total, far below the Victorian average. Because three-bedroom homes are so rare, this area has a much higher number of people per bedroom than most of Australia.

Types of homes

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In North Melbourne, Flat or apartment is the majority at 70%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 25%.

Bedrooms per home

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In North Melbourne, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 1 bedroom (25%) and 3 bedrooms (19%).

2 bedrooms 48.5% 1 bedroom 24.8% 3 bedrooms 18.3% 4 bedrooms 4.5% Studio / none 1.4% 5 or more 1.1%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in North Melbourne [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/206041506/north-melbourne/topic/housing-dwellings