Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Coburg North
5 km²
A high proportion of university-qualified residents and strong overall advantage set Coburg North apart from similar areas. It is a growing community in Greater Melbourne where a third of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in incomes that are generally above the state and national figures. The area is highly walkable and well-connected, making it a convenient place for the 37% of its workforce who now work from home.
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The population grew by 28% since 2011 to reach 8,425 people. While the typical age is 38, the community has seen a decline in seniors, and there are now far more people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 30.8% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Italian ancestry is particularly strong here, accounting for 16.8% of residents.
A third of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. While this is still much higher than most similar areas, the proportion fell by 9.4 points since 2011.
The number of people reporting no religion rose 22 points since 2011 to reach 43.3%. This is well above both the Victorian and national figures.
Coburg North is highly qualified, with 37% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Year 12 completion also rose 16 points since 2011 to reach 67.7%.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,380, which is a little above the state and national figures. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 20 points since 2011.
A higher number of people here need help with daily activities or live with a mental health condition compared to most similar areas. About 28.7% of residents have a long-term health condition.
More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas. However, the volunteering rate of 12.5% is a little below the national figure.
The First Nations community is small, but Year 12 completion among these residents is far above the national average. Unemployment in this group is also much lower than in most similar areas.
Family life is typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home and 61.8% of households consisting of couples with children.
Rents and mortgage payments are both higher than the state average. Most people live in separate houses, but these homes are much more likely to have fewer than three bedrooms than in most similar areas.
The area is a hub for public transport with 60 stops, and it has a very high rate of people working from home at 37%. About 10.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.
Around 38.5% of residents moved in the last five years. The proportion of recent overseas arrivals fell 7.9 points since 2011 to reach 12.1%.
More adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, professional services, and education.
The area ranks well for education and job skills, scoring 8 out of 10. Its overall advantage score of 1,041 is higher than about 68% of similar areas.
Annual rainfall is a little above the state average, while average minimum temperatures are slightly higher than the Victorian figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. The walkability score of 8.2 is well above the state average.