North Melbourne · Suburb / Locality

Total population

14,9532021▲ +27.2%

North Melbourne is home to 14,953 people — among the highest in the country, more than three times the typical suburb's 156. It ranks 282nd of 15,352 suburbs nationally.

Among its neighbours it's larger than Kensington (Vic.), West Melbourne and Parkville (Vic.), but smaller than Docklands and Carlton (Vic.).

The population has grown 27% since 2011, adding 3.2k people, faster than the 18% nationally.

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📍 North Melbourne, Suburb / Locality

Trend across censuses

11k12k13k14k15k16k2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202111,75514,94014,953

Where North Melbourne sits

1101001.0k10k67k

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is North Melbourne — higher than 98% of areas.

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Total population in nearby areas

  1. Carlton (Vic.)16,055
  2. Docklands15,495
  3. Kensington (Vic.)10,745
  4. West Melbourne8,025
  5. Parkville (Vic.)7,074
  6. Flemington7,025
  7. Carlton North6,177
  8. Travancore2,116
  9. Princes Hill2,005
  10. South Wharf71

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