Northcote - East, VIC 3287
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $461/wk Median
- 36.7% Renters
Northcote - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.1k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $461
- To the CBD
- 5.8km
- Walkability
- 8.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Northcote - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Northcote - East is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 15,068 residents, a substantial 36.7% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $461 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Northcote - East
Northcote - East Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Northcote - East Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Northcote - East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Northcote - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Northcote - East.
How far is Northcote - East from the Melbourne CBD?
Northcote - East is approximately 6km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 16-31 minutes.
Is Northcote - East walkable?
Northcote - East carries a walkability score of 8.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Northcote - East?
Northcote - East has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 15,068, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Northcote - East?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Northcote - East is $461. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $461 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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