Noble Park North
More than half of Noble Park North's 7,436 residents were born overseas, yet the suburb remains strongly detached-house based, with 89.7% of homes separate houses. Its median age of 40 is equal to the national comparison, while 36.0% of residents have university qualifications, 5.9 percentage points above the national figure. Compared with nearby Noble Park, the 89.7% separate-house share gives Noble Park North a more low-rise family-housing pattern. Population change across the wider area is only 0.9% over 10 years, so growth is slower than in expanding corridors.
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
7
Median House
$815K
October to December 2025
The $1,757 monthly mortgage is paired with a 27.9% mortgage-to-income measure, higher than the 24.2% rent-to-income measure, although neither stress flag is active. Prices have risen 112.8% from 2013, and the latest result is the peak, so buyers should compare current value with nearby Noble Park rather than assume a discount.
For Buyers
The $1,757 monthly mortgage is paired with a 27.9% mortgage-to-income measure, higher than the 24.2% rent-to-income measure, although neither stress flag is active. Prices have risen 112.8% from 2013, and the latest result is the peak, so buyers should compare current value with nearby Noble Park rather than assume a discount.
For Investors
Investor conditions are steady rather than high-growth. Weekly rent is $351, the vacancy rate is 5.5%, and 26.5% of households rent, creating an established tenant base because detached three-bedroom stock dominates the suburb. The wider growth trend is -0.29% annually, while only 3 development applications were recorded in 12 months, so new supply appears limited. Overseas migration is the primary migration driver, which may support demand, but the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying. Compared with a redevelopment-led market, Noble Park North is better suited to patient rental income than rapid uplift.
Development Activity
Total DAs
14
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+250.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Noble Park North
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Silverton Primary School
Nazareth College
Demographics
With 53.6% of residents born overseas, Noble Park North is above the national comparison by 32.0 percentage points. English, Chinese, Greek and Vietnamese are leading ancestries, with counts of 1,041, 564, 559 and 456. Greek, Sinhal and Punjabi are the most recorded non-English home languages at 234, 114 and 106. Couples with children make up 46.6% of families versus 32.0% couples without children, and average household size is 2.7, 0.2 above the national comparison. The 85.1% stayed rate is higher than the 14.9% turnover rate, suggesting a settled population. Christianity counts 3,449, no religion 1,602 and Islam 731.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.7%
Houses
0.9%
Townhouse
9.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is split between 38.7% owned outright, 33.9% with a mortgage and 26.5% renting. Compared with apartment-heavy suburbs, Noble Park North is materially more detached, with 89.7% separate houses and 64.4% three-bedroom dwellings, supporting family-oriented demand.
Mortgage / mo
$1,757
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$351
Census 2021
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
46.6%
Couples with children
32.0%
Couples, no children
18.4%
Single parent
2,041
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 18.9% or 366 workers, followed by construction at 10.9% or 212, education at 10.5% or 204, manufacturing at 8.9% or 173, and retail at 8.4% or 162. This mix links local work to essential services, building and education, while occupations include 553 professionals, 453 labourers, 440 trades workers, 411 clerical and administration workers, and 347 machinery and drivers. Participation is 54.7%, unemployment 6.5% and full-time employment 58.2%; household income is $1,452 weekly at the 44.2 percentile. Compared with higher-resource areas, SEIFA IEO and IER are both decile 4, while IRSD is lower at decile 2 and IRSAD at decile 3, indicating broader disadvantage than the education and economic-resource scores imply.
Unemployment
6.5%
Labour Force
3,380
Unemployed
219
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.2%
Part-time
35.9%
Participation
54.7%
Employed
3,161
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.0%
Postgraduate
9.2%
Born Overseas
53.6%
Dwellings
2,611
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented: 71.1% travel as car drivers, compared with 2.4% using public transport, while 19.8% work from home. Two nearby schools provide a government primary and Catholic secondary option, so families should check enrolment zones against the exact address rather than assume suburb-wide access. Recorded offences total 493, including 241 property and deception offences and 100 crimes against the person, with a rate of 66.3 per 1,000. The IRSAD decile is 3 and 8.8% of residents need assistance, so service access matters. Compared with a low-car inner suburb, Noble Park North is better suited to households with reliable vehicle access.
Drive
71.1%
Public Transport
2.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
19.8%
Population Forecast
-0.29%/yr
(-22 people/yr)
EstablishedNoble Park North is an established, slow-growth market: the forecast trend is -0.29% a year, while population change across the wider area is 0.9% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.0 percentage points and the young share down 1.0 point, so demand is likely to reflect established households more than rapid population expansion. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying. Compared with faster-growing outer corridors, the suburb's position is more defensive because long-run price growth is gradual at a 4.1% CAGR.
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 can suit buyers who prefer established detached housing, with 89.7% of dwellings separate houses and 64.4% containing 3 bedrooms. Compared with apartment-oriented options, car access is important because 71.1% travel as car drivers, while public transport accounts for 2.4%. The 40 median age and 85.1% staying rate also point to a settled local setting.
What schools are in Noble Park North?
Local options include Silverton Primary School, a government primary school, and Nazareth College, a Catholic secondary school. The 2-school mix spans 2 sectors and 2 age levels, which is broader than a single-sector choice. Enrolment zones can differ by address, so families should confirm eligibility and transport arrangements before choosing a property.
Is Noble Park North safe?
Recorded crime was 493 offences, or 66.3 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 241 cases, compared with 100 crimes against the person. These figures should be compared by offence type and location because safety can vary by street and time, so inspect the immediate area and review current local police information.
Is Noble Park North good for property investment?
Noble Park North may suit a patient investor rather than a rapid-growth strategy. Weekly rent is $351, vacancy is 5.5%, and 26.5% of households rent. However, the annual growth trend is -0.29%, only 3 development applications were recorded in 12 months, and the gentrification score is 0. Compared with a redevelopment-led market, investors should focus on rental demand, property condition and holding costs.
How is Noble Park North's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 0.9% over 10 years, while the forecast annual trend is -0.29%. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.0 percentage points and the young share down 1.0 point. Overseas migration is the primary driver, so compared with a rapid-growth corridor, the profile is changing gradually rather than through rapid local expansion.
What languages are spoken in Noble Park North?
Overseas-born residents account for 53.6% of the population, 32.0 percentage points above the national comparison. The most recorded non-English home languages are Greek with 234 speakers, Sinhal with 114, Punjabi with 106, Mandarin with 86 and Arabic with 82. These figures can help buyers assess everyday cultural and service connections.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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