Noble Park North
Crime at 66.3 per 1,000 residents sits above Melbourne's average, with property offences (241 incidents) and crimes against the person (100) as leading categories. Yet house prices have compounded at 5.4% annually over 14 years, rising from $383,000 in 2013 to $805,000 in 2024, outperforming Melbourne's median growth rate. The suburb's 53.6% overseas-born rate (32 points above national) and linguistic diversity, with Greek (234), Sinhalese (114), Punjabi (106), Mandarin (86), and Arabic (82) speakers, create a neighbourhood where no single migrant group dominates.
Population
7,436
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,452/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$805K
Apr-Jun 2024
Separate houses account for 89.7% of stock, with 3-bedroom homes at 64.4%, the dominant configuration. The median of $805,000 (Apr-Jun 2024) rose from $758,300 in late 2023, a 6.2% gain over two quarters. Mortgage-to-income at 27.9% sits below the stress threshold, though household income at the 44th percentile ($1,452/week) means limited buffer against rate rises. Compared to nearby Dandenong North or Springvale, Noble Park North offers slightly lower density (1,983/sq km) and more space per dollar, trading walkability for lot size.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 89.7% of stock, with 3-bedroom homes at 64.4%, the dominant configuration. The median of $805,000 (Apr-Jun 2024) rose from $758,300 in late 2023, a 6.2% gain over two quarters. Mortgage-to-income at 27.9% sits below the stress threshold, though household income at the 44th percentile ($1,452/week) means limited buffer against rate rises. Compared to nearby Dandenong North or Springvale, Noble Park North offers slightly lower density (1,983/sq km) and more space per dollar, trading walkability for lot size.
For Investors
Renters make up 26.7% of residents, near the national average, and vacancy at 5.5% is moderate by Melbourne standards. Weekly rent of $351 against the $805,000 median delivers low gross yield. Development activity is minimal at just 2 applications in 12 months, meaning supply growth is near zero. Net overseas migration of 116 per year sustains tenant inflow, but net internal outflow of 140 annually means more domestic residents leave than arrive. The 85.1% residential stability rate is high, suggesting existing tenants stay long-term.
Development Activity
Total DAs
7
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Noble Park North iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Nazareth College
7-12 · 972 students
Silverton Primary School
Prep-6 · 406 students
Demographics
Noble Park North is one of Melbourne's most ethnically diverse suburbs, with 53.6% born overseas (32 points above national). Vietnamese (456), Chinese (564), and Greek (559) ancestries appear alongside English (1,041) and a large 'Other' category (2,169). Greek (234 speakers), Sinhalese (114), Punjabi (106), Mandarin (86), and Arabic (82) are the top non-English languages. The median age of 40 aligns with the national figure. Need for assistance at 8.8% is well above the national average, reflecting the older migrant population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.7%
Houses
0.9%
Townhouse
9.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Prices grew from $383,000 in 2013 to $805,000 in 2024, a 110.2% total gain compounding at 5.4% annually over 14 years, outperforming Melbourne's long-run average. Ownership splits 39.1% outright, 34.2% mortgage, 26.7% renting. The high outright rate reflects long-term resident ownership. Three-bedroom homes at 64.4% dominate, with apartments at 9.3% providing a secondary market. Mortgage-to-income at 27.9% and rent-to-income at 24.2% both sit below stress thresholds, suggesting housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,757
Rent / wk
$351
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$596
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
151
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.7%
Couples, no children
6,169
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 18.9%, followed by construction (10.9%), education (10.5%), manufacturing (8.9%), and retail (8.4%). The occupation profile is more blue-collar than Melbourne's average: labourers (453) rank second after professionals (553), and machinery/drivers (347) are fourth. Unemployment at 6.9% sits above the national rate, and participation at 51.7% is relatively low. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 3 places Noble Park North in the bottom third nationally for socioeconomic advantage, and the disadvantage decile of 2 indicates significant pockets of disadvantage.
Unemployment
6.0%
Labour Force
3,910
Unemployed
236
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.8%
Part-time
31.3%
Participation
51.7%
Employed
2,975
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.0%
Postgraduate
9.2%
Born Overseas
53.6%
Dwellings
2,611
Transport to Work
Two schools serve the suburb: Nazareth College (Catholic secondary, ICSEA 1050, 972 students) and Silverton Primary (Government, ICSEA 1023, 406 students). Both sit above the national ICSEA benchmark. Crime at 66.3 per 1,000 residents is above Melbourne's average, with property offences (241) dominating. Public transport captures only 3.0% of commutes, and 88.7% drive. Walking and cycling at 1.1% is minimal. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 3 confirms below-average socioeconomic standing relative to the national median.
Drive
88.7%
Public Transport
3.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.29%/yr
(-22 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation trends negative at -0.29% per year, losing 22 persons annually. COVID caused a 4.0% dip, with only 1.4% recovered by 2025 (7,593 vs pre-COVID 7,828). Medium projections forecast continued decline to 7,430 by 2031. The senior share has increased 5.0 percentage points over the decade, and the working-age share declined 2.7 points. Net internal outflow of 140 per year is partially offset by overseas inflow of 116. The aging trajectory combined with population shrinkage suggests a suburb in demographic contraction.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+116
Net Internal / yr
-140
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -140/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
493
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
66.3
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Noble Park North compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noble Park North a good suburb to live in?
Noble Park North offers detached houses (89.7%) at $805,000, below Melbourne's median. Both schools exceed the ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. The trade-offs include crime at 66.3 per 1,000 (above Melbourne's average), SEIFA IRSAD decile 3 (bottom third nationally), and 6.9% unemployment. Suitability depends on priorities and budget.
What is the median house price in Noble Park North?
The median house price is $805,000 (Apr-Jun 2024), up from $758,300 in late 2023. Over 14 years, prices rose 110.2% from $383,000 (2013), compounding at 5.4% annually. Three-bedroom homes make up 64.4% of stock.
What schools are in Noble Park North?
Two schools operate in the suburb: Nazareth College (Catholic secondary, ICSEA 1050, 972 enrolments) and Silverton Primary School (Government, ICSEA 1023, 406 enrolments). Both ICSEA scores sit above the national benchmark of 1,000.
Is Noble Park North safe?
Noble Park North recorded 493 crimes at a rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, above Melbourne's average. Property and deception offences led with 241 incidents (48.9% of total), followed by crimes against the person (100) and justice procedures (71).
Is Noble Park North good for property investment?
Long-term capital growth of 5.4% CAGR over 14 years is solid. The 26.7% renter rate and $351 weekly rent provide modest yield. Only 2 DAs in 12 months means no supply pressure. Risks include declining population (-0.29%/year), crime above Melbourne's average, and 5.5% vacancy. The suburb works better as a capital growth play than a yield strategy.
How is Noble Park North's population changing?
Population is declining at -0.29% per year, losing 22 people annually. COVID caused a 4.0% dip, with only 1.4% recovered by 2025. The senior share grew 5.0 percentage points over the decade. Medium projections forecast 7,430 by 2031, down from 7,593 in 2025.
What languages are spoken in Noble Park North?
Greek leads with 234 speakers, followed by Sinhalese (114), Punjabi (106), Mandarin (86), and Arabic (82). With 53.6% born overseas, 32 percentage points above the national average, no single migrant community dominates, making it one of Melbourne's most linguistically fragmented suburbs.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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