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Northcote, VIC 3070 Review
Northcote School Ranking
87/100
87/100
Naplan Percentile
99/100
99/100
ICSEA Percentile
| Schools | Type | Naplan Percentile | ICSEA Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgarth Primary School | Primary | 87 | 99 |
| Northcote Primary School | Primary | 86 | 97 |
| Northcote High School | Secondary | 83 | 90 |
| Croxton Special School | Special | 0 | 0 |
| St Joseph's School | Primary | 0 | 87 |
Trends
Average price of house in Northcote have grown around 1.1% in last 3 months.
2.35%
Rental Yield
8.95%
12 Month Growth
195
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Introduction
Northcote is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located 6 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD. The suburb is serviced amazingly by two train lines and two tram lines. Great parklands and Merri Creek and Darebin Creek are so close for nature lovers. There is also playground for the younger kids and plenty of open spaces to run. Northcote has a strong sense of community, with neighbourhood festivals and arts events taking place throughout the year.
Benefits
Northcote is a multicultural suburb offering lots of facilities:
• Multicultural suburb
• Safe suburb
• Excellent transport links
• 5 train stations
• 2 tram lines
• Reputed high schools
• Lots of parks available
• Good childcare centres
• Friendly and supportive neighbors
• Abundance of great bars cafes
• Great shopping options
• Perfect place for students, young professionals and families
Challenges
• Parking is a major issue
• Streets have only one traffic lane
Location
Northcote is bounded on the north by Thornbury, the east by the Fairfield, the south by Clifton Hill and Fitzroy North, and to the west by Brunswick East.
Connectivity
Northcote has five railway stations along two tram lines.
Northcote Railway Station Merry Railway Station• The Mernda line serves Merri station, Northcote station and Croxton station.
• The Hurstbridge line serves Westgarth station and Dennis station.
Westgarth station • An electric tram service on the route 86.
• Another tram line is available on St Georges Road (route 11).
• Bus services are also available along Separation Street, Westgarth Street and Victoria Road
Shopping destinations
• Northcote Plaza Shopping Centre is a shopping mall in the suburb offering 2 coles stores and amazing food outlets.
• Northcote Central is a small sized shopping centre with some small speciality shops, a café, a bakery and and an Aldi.
• Many other local shops, groceries and supermarkets are available in the suburb.
Schools & Daycares
Northcote is home to many good schools:
• Northcote Primary School, 33 Helen St, Northcote
• Northcote High School, 19-25 St Georges Rd, Northcote
• Westgarth Primary School, 37-45 Brooke St, Northcote
• Croxton School, 159 Beaconsfield Parade, Northcote
Good daycares around the area include:
• Only About Children Northcote, 160-162 Victoria Rd, Northcote
• TimeOut Educare Westgarth, 26-28 Pearl St, Northcote
• Clifton Street Children's Centre, Mc Donell Park, 55 Clifton St, Northcote
Internet Connectivity
The NBN is now available in selected areas of Northcote.
Crime & safety
Northcote has a low crime rate and considered safe to get settled with the family.
Dwelling Type Northcote offers Victorian mansions, spectacular Art Deco homes and, in particular, Edwardian weatherboards with bullnose verandas.
Price Median Sale Price- $1.3m
Rent
Median Rent Price- $650pw
Summary
Northcote is relaxed and laid back suburb, that has the energy of High street at its heart. The suburb offers plenty of amenities like gyms, shopping, good schools, excellent transport links etc. Northcote has plenty of trendy stores and fashion outlets in High Street Northcote, which is home to an interesting and eclectic mix of retailers, bars, cafes and restaurants. There are also plenty of great areas to for a bike ride around Northcote.
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