North Melbourne at a glance.
- Postcode: 3051 | LGA: City of Melbourne | Distance to CBD: ~3 km NW.
- Boundaries: CityLink (west), Victoria St (south), O’Connell/Peel Sts (east), Flemington Rd (north).
- Transport: Trams 57, 58, 59; Arden Station (Metro Tunnel) opening 2025.
- Nearby anchors: Queen Victoria Market; Parkville medical & university precinct.
Livability.
- Walkable village vibe around Errol Street—cafés, independent shops and the landmark North Melbourne Town Hall (Arts House).
- Easy city access via multiple tram routes, bike links and (soon) Arden Station, bringing fast rail into the heart of North Melbourne.
- Education & employment gravity: close to University of Melbourne and the major hospitals in Parkville; University High zoning covers much of the suburb (buyers should confirm on Find My School).
- Character housing + choice: rows of worker’s cottages and ornate Victorian/Edwardian terraces sit beside warehouse conversions and contemporary apartments.
Property & streetscape.
North Melbourne is renowned for Victorian-era architecture and fine civic buildings—Town Hall and the Metropolitan Meat Market—many by architect George R. Johnson. Streets mix single/double-fronted terraces, bluestone lanes, cottage rows and newer townhomes/apartments, especially toward Arden/Macaulay. Expect pockets that feel distinctly “village” (Errol Queensberry Street’s) alongside former industrial strips now repurposed for residential living.
Lifestyle & amenities.
- Arts & culture: Arts House programs contemporary performance at the Town Hall; the heritage Meat Market operates as a creative/events hub.
- Recreation: North Melbourne Recreation Centre on Arden St (gym, stadium; seasonal pool on Macaulay Rd). Local comedy at The Comic’s Lounge on Errol St.
- Market & dining: Queen Victoria Market and the CBD are a quick tram ride; Errol St and side streets offer an evolving café & dining scene.
Getting around.
Residents rely on Tram 57 through Errol Street and Abbotsford Street, with 58/59 on nearby Flemington Rd/Peel St linking to the hospitals and city. The Metro Tunnel’s Arden Station will add heavy-rail access within North Melbourne itself.
Development pipeline to watch.
The Arden urban-renewal precinct (around the new station) is slated to evolve into a mixed residential, employment and health/biomedical hub over coming decades—bringing new housing formats and amenities and reshaping local streets.
Neighbouring pockets.
Kensington & Flemington (west/north-west), Parkville (north-east), Carlton/West Melbourne & the CBD (south/east) — each bringing different price points and housing styles within easy reach.
Additional resources.
- Why we love North Melbourne — City of Melbourne
- North Melbourne Neighbourhood Portal — Participate Melbourne
- North Melbourne — Wikipedia
- Arts House (North Melbourne Town Hall) — City of Melbourne
- Meat Market — City of Melbourne
- Arden Station — Victoria’s Big Build (Metro Tunnel)
- Tram Route 57 — Yarra Trams
- North Melbourne Station — Metro Trains
- Find My School — school zoning (VIC)