Coburg North

Coburg North lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the Coburg North statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 8,855 people. This represents a 6.3% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 8,327 people. The latest estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses since the Census date and their examination of the ABS's ERP data release in June 2024. This results in a population density of 1,852 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade ending in 2021, Coburg North (SA2) demonstrated steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 93% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch's projections for Coburg North are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projections, exceptional growth is predicted for Coburg North between 2021 and 2041. The area is expected to expand by approximately 3,988 persons over this period, reflecting an increase of 44.7% in total population.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Coburg North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Coburg North has seen around 23 dwelling approvals per year on average over the past five financial years from FY-17 to FY-21, totalling an estimated 118 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded so far. Each new dwelling built has resulted in approximately 2 new residents annually on average during this period. The average construction cost value of these dwellings is $651,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties.

This financial year has also seen $44.6 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting strong commercial development momentum in the area. Comparatively, Coburg North's building activity is 59.0% below the Greater Melbourne average per person and lower than the national average, suggesting maturity in the area and possible planning constraints. The new building activity comprises 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the existing housing composition of 76.0% houses. Coburg North's population growth is projected to add 3,957 residents by 2041, based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with this population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

Population forecasts indicate Coburg North will gain 3,957 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Coburg North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones include Assembly Broadmeadows, Kodak Lands Redevelopment (Merri-bek Gardens Estate), Gaffney St, Coburg North, and Coburg North Village and Lincoln Mills Redevelopment. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Coburg North remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Coburg North has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of the past year's AreaSearch data aggregation.

Employment growth in the area was estimated at 1.2%. As of September 2025, there were 5,192 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Resident employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area specializes particularly in education & training with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 7.0% compared to the regional average of 9.7%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates a higher level of local employment opportunities than usual. Over the past year, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force by 1.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Coburg North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Coburg North's median income among taxpayers is $58,647, with an average of $73,573. This is higher than the national average and compares to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,485 (median) and $79,643 (average). Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Coburg North cluster around the 64th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 33.4% of the community, with 2,957 individuals falling into this bracket, mirroring regional levels where 32.8% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, placing disposable income at the 64th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Coburg North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Coburg North, as per the latest Census data, 75.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 24.3% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Melbourne's metropolitan area, where 62.8% of dwellings are houses and 37.2% are other types. Home ownership in Coburg North was 30.7%, similar to Melbourne metro's rate, with the rest being mortgaged (37.9%) or rented (31.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coburg North was $2,167, higher than Melbourne's average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent was $401, compared to Melbourne's $381. Nationally, Coburg North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Coburg North features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.6% of all households, including 33.0% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households at 24.8% and group households comprising 6.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Coburg North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Coburg North is notably high, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications. This compares to 27.7% in the SA4 region and 30.4% nationally as of the latest data. The area's educational advantage is evident in its high proportion of Bachelor degrees (25.0%), postgraduate qualifications (12.4%), and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways are also significant, with 24.3% of residents aged 15+ holding advanced diplomas or certificates.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in primary education, 7.1% in tertiary education, and 6.6% pursuing secondary education as per the latest available data.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Coburg North has 59 active public transport stops. These include train, light rail, and bus services. Seven routes operate in total, serving 7,366 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 149 meters. Daily service frequency averages 1,052 trips across all routes, equating to around 124 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Coburg North are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Coburg North shows below-average health outcomes with common conditions being somewhat typical but higher than national averages among older cohorts. Approximately 46% of its total population (~3,983 people) had private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 53.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma were the most prevalent conditions, affecting 10.1 and 7.8% of residents respectively. Around 68.8% reported having no medical ailments, compared to 72.2% in Greater Melbourne. As of 2016, 13.3% of Coburg North's population were aged 65 and over (1,177 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Coburg North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Coburg North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 32.6% of its population born overseas and 34.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Coburg North, accounting for 41.1% of the population. However, Islam is less prevalent than the Greater Melbourne average, comprising only 7.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.1%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (14.4%), which is lower than the regional average of 20.8%. Italian ethnicity is notably overrepresented at 13.0%, compared to the regional average of 12.9%. Greek ethnicity is also higher than the regional average, at 4.6% versus 3.6%. Conversely, Lebanese ethnicity is underrepresented in Coburg North, with 2.6% compared to the regional average of 4.2%.

Coburg North's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Coburg North is 38 years, close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Coburg North has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.9%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 55-64 has increased from 9.5% to 10.5%, while the proportion of those aged 85 and above has decreased from 4.0% to 3.0%. By 2041, Coburg North's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 67%, reaching 2,022 people from the current 1,213.