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Coburg North

VIC 3058 • Greater Melbourne

8,327
Population (2021)
$45,864
Median Income
4.78 km²
Area
$401/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalEstablishedLeafyCommuter BeltMid-Range

About Coburg North

Coburg North is an inner-northern Melbourne suburb situated approximately 9 kilometres from the CBD, within the City of Moreland local government area. The suburb has a population of 8,327 spread across 4.8 square kilometres, with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $1,981 per week. The community has strong Italian roots — Italian ancestry is the third most common heritage group — alongside a predominantly Anglo-Australian and increasingly diverse resident base.

The suburb sits along the iconic Sydney Road corridor, one of Melbourne's longest and most culturally rich shopping strips, offering residents access to a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi. Coburg North benefits from tram services running along Sydney Road directly into the city and is close to the Upfield train line. Regeneration across the broader Coburg area has brought new community spaces and improved amenity, making the suburb attractive to young families, professionals, and established Italian-Australian households alike.

Coburg North falls under postcode 3058 and is governed by Moreland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pascoe Vale (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3058
Urban Area
Coburg
LGA / Council
Moreland
Federal Electorate
Wills
State Electorate
Pascoe Vale (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.73°, 144.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.78 km²
Elevation
64m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    174 Gaffney Street Coburg North 3058 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Elizabeth and Snapshot Drive Coburg North 3058 VIC
  • ALDI
    Sydney Road 1009 - 101, Coburg North VIC 3058

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$401
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.1%

113 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,601
Census 2021
8,327
▲ 9.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,228
Income 2021
$45,864
▲ 38.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,322
Born Overseas 2,570

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 411
  • 2. England 206
  • 3. China 179
  • 4. Greece 145
  • 5. Lebanon 134
  • 6. New Zealand 124
  • 7. India 113
  • 8. Nepal 111
  • 9. Malaysia 81
  • 10. Turkey 77

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,967
Australian 1,871
Italian 1,416
Irish 763
Scottish 618
Greek 495
Chinese 450
Lebanese 287
German 241
Indian 192

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,846
Both parents born in Australia
3,790
Both parents born overseas
1,237
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.4%
Christianity
38.0%
Islam
6.8%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
2.0%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
549 (6.6%)
5-14 years
931 (11.2%)
15-19 years
379 (4.6%)
20-24 years
468 (5.6%)
25-34 years
1,337 (16.1%)
35-44 years
1,458 (17.5%)
45-54 years
1,189 (14.3%)
55-64 years
794 (9.5%)
65-74 years
483 (5.8%)
75-84 years
404 (4.9%)
85+ years
335 (4.0%)

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