Alphington
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Alphington is a leafy, tranquil suburb in Melbourne's inner-northeast, prized for its welcoming community and riverside charm. With excellent green spaces, local markets, and easy access to public transport, it's both family-friendly and appealing to young professionals. Its blend of urban convenience and suburban peace makes it a hidden gem in Victoria.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
5,702
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.78°, 145.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,260
Local Cost
$2,070
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
126 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
75
Coworking
0
Cafes
29
Nightlife
5
Parks
41
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
495.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.