Niddrie North at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
16.8k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Niddrie North.
The postcode for Niddrie North is 3042 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Niddrie North (3042) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria.
Niddrie North has roughly 16,763 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Niddrie North scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 9 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Niddrie North's population at 16,763, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
16,763
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,763
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
24
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Niddrie North.
Local schools for Niddrie North
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Government School Catchment
Niddrie Autistic School
Rosehill Secondary College
Niddrie Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Niddrie North.
- What is the Niddrie North postcode?
- Niddrie North is in the 3042 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Niddrie North?
- Niddrie North is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3042. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Niddrie North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Niddrie North?
- There are 20 schools serving Niddrie North on this page, including St John Bosco's School, Niddrie Autistic School, Rosehill Secondary College.
- How walkable is Niddrie North?
- Niddrie North has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Niddrie North?
- Niddrie North is close to Niddrie, Essendon North, Airport West, Cross Keys, Essendon Fields.
- What is the population of Niddrie North?
- The population of Niddrie North is approximately 16,763 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
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