Preston
VIC 3072 • Greater Melbourne
About Preston
Preston has emerged as Melbourne's hottest gentrifying suburb, a diverse community of 34,000 in Darebin, just 9 kilometres north of the CBD. The South Morang line provides excellent city access, while High Street has transformed from tired shopping strip into a vibrant mix of multicultural restaurants, craft breweries, and boutiques. The iconic Preston Market remains the multicultural heart of the suburb.
This is where old Melbourne meets new—Greek kafenions next to natural wine bars, Vietnamese bakeries alongside third-wave coffee roasters. Preston Market offers fresh produce at prices that embarrass supermarkets, while surrounding streets serve cuisines from every corner of the globe. The suburb attracts young professionals, artists, and families who appreciate genuine diversity, value hipster credentials without the Brunswick price tag, and want walkable urban living with character.
Preston falls under postcode 3072 and is governed by Darebin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Preston (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesMurray Road Preston 3072 VIC -
Woolworths334 Murray Road Preston 3072 VIC -
ALDICnr Cramer Street, Mary Street, Preston VIC 3072
Schools
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62 Murray Road
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Oakover Road
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55 Tyler Street
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8 Clifton Grove
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Cooma Street
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240 Tyler Street
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Hotham Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,020
- 2. Italy 1,014
- 3. Greece 963
- 4. India 828
- 5. Vietnam 747
- 6. England 720
- 7. New Zealand 636
- 8. North Macedonia 393
- 9. Philippines 295
- 10. Nepal 280
- 11. Lebanon 267
- 12. Malaysia 253
- 13. United States 164
- 14. Sri Lanka 143
- 15. Scotland 101
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)