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Coburg

VIC 3058 • Greater Melbourne

26,574
Population (2021)
$46,488
Median Income
6.92 km²
Area
62m
Elevation
GentrifyingMulticulturalInner NorthSydney Road

About Coburg

Coburg is Melbourne's most successful example of inner-north gentrification, a diverse suburb of 26,500 in Moreland, just 8 kilometres from the CBD. The Upfield line provides direct city access, while Sydney Road serves as one of Melbourne's most vibrant multicultural strips. Historic cottages mix with new apartments, and the gentrification that transformed Brunswick has moved steadily northward.

Sydney Road in Coburg offers Middle Eastern bakeries, Turkish grocers, and old-school Italian delis alongside craft breweries and specialty coffee. Pentridge Prison has been reimagined as a dining and entertainment precinct, while Lake Coburg provides community recreation. The suburb attracts young professionals and families priced out of Brunswick who appreciate genuine diversity, excellent food, and inner-north culture at more accessible prices.

Coburg 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
Moreland
Federal Electorate
Wills
State Electorate
Pascoe Vale (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.74°, 144.96°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
6.92 km²
Elevation
62m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Sydney Road Coburg 3058 VIC
  • Woolworths
    1 - 3 Louisa Street Coburg 3058 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
26,185
Census 2021
26,574
▲ 1.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,100
Income 2021
$46,488
▲ 32.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 17,841
Born Overseas 7,886

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 1,178
  • 2. Greece 679
  • 3. England 639
  • 4. Lebanon 617
  • 5. New Zealand 470
  • 6. Nepal 402
  • 7. China 327
  • 8. Turkey 322
  • 9. India 273
  • 10. United States 181
  • 11. Malaysia 144
  • 12. Philippines 140
  • 13. Vietnam 136
  • 14. Germany 102
  • 15. Ireland 91

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,732
Australian 6,013
Italian 4,380
Irish 3,288
Scottish 2,444
Greek 2,077
Lebanese 1,302
Chinese 937
German 931
Indian 475

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,743
Both parents born in Australia
11,745
Both parents born overseas
4,121
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.7%
Christianity
36.8%
Islam
6.4%
Hinduism
1.9%
Buddhism
1.6%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,405 (5.3%)
5-14 years
2,644 (9.9%)
15-19 years
1,168 (4.4%)
20-24 years
1,814 (6.8%)
25-34 years
5,050 (19.0%)
35-44 years
4,399 (16.6%)
45-54 years
3,662 (13.8%)
55-64 years
2,684 (10.1%)
65-74 years
1,890 (7.1%)
75-84 years
1,219 (4.6%)
85+ years
628 (2.4%)

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