Northcote
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Northcote is a lively inner-northern Melbourne suburb renowned for its thriving arts scene, diverse food options, and strong sense of community. With a blend of bohemian flair and family-friendly amenities, Northcote is both trendy and welcoming.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
25,276
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.77°, 145.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
94
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,948
Local Cost
$1,948
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
98
English
99
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
73 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
173
Coworking
0
Cafes
59
Nightlife
44
Parks
70
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MEB
Distance
10 km
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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 69 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 81/100.