Parkville
VIC 3052 • Greater Melbourne
About Parkville
Parkville is an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, located approximately 2 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Melbourne local government area. With a population of 7,074, the suburb is home to one of Australia's most youthful communities, with a median age of just 26 reflecting its strong student and early-career population. The presence of the University of Melbourne, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and other major institutions shapes the suburb's dense, vibrant character — housing ranging from Victorian terraces and heritage apartment buildings to modern student accommodation.
Parkville is anchored by Royal Park, Melbourne's largest inner-city park, which provides expansive green space including bushland, sports ovals, and the Melbourne Zoo. The suburb benefits from excellent public transport connections, with tram routes and cycle paths linking residents directly to the CBD. Cafés, bars, and eateries cluster along Flemington Road and neighbouring Parkville precincts, catering to the suburb's largely academic and professional community. Its leafy streets, cultural institutions, and proximity to the city centre make it one of Melbourne's most characterful inner-northern addresses.
Parkville falls under postcode 3052 and is governed by Melbourne Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Melbourne (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
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Schools
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77 Story Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 342
- 2. England 237
- 3. India 193
- 4. Malaysia 184
- 5. New Zealand 156
- 6. United States 95
- 7. Singapore 85
- 8. Hong Kong 84
- 9. Vietnam 80
- 10. Indonesia 58
Ancestry 2021 Census
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