Northcote South at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
25.3k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Northcote South.
The postcode for Northcote South is 3070 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Northcote South (3070) sits in the Moreland region of Victoria.
Northcote South has roughly 25,276 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Northcote South scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Northcote South's population at 25,276, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
25,276
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$404/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
25,276
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Northcote South.
Local schools for Northcote South
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Government School Catchment
Westgarth Primary School
Merri Creek Primary School
Northcote High 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 Northcote South.
- What is the Northcote South postcode?
- Northcote South is in the 3070 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Moreland region.
- Where is Northcote South?
- Northcote South is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3070. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Moreland region.
- What is the average rent in Northcote South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $404.
- What schools are in Northcote South?
- There are 20 schools serving Northcote South on this page, including St Joseph's School, Westgarth Primary School, Merri Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Northcote South?
- Northcote South has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Northcote South?
- Northcote South is close to Northcote, Clifton Hill, Fitzroy North, Sumner, Brunswick East.
- What is the population of Northcote South?
- The population of Northcote South is approximately 25,276 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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