Noble Park North (Vic.)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region and subsequent addresses verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Noble Park North has a population of approximately 7,587 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 151 individuals (2.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 7,436 residents. This shift is calculated using a resident population of 7,574 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures alongside an additional 17 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,023 individuals per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figures recorded across locations nationally analyzed by Districts. Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic expansion in the area, accounting for roughly 72.0% of the total population growth in recent times.

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The suburb of Noble Park North features a skilled workforce with a strong concentration of manufacturing and industrial workers, alongside a jobless rate of 5.6% and a 4.9% increase in estimated employment over the preceding year, based on Districts aggregations of regional statistics. In March 2026, 3,700 locals were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, while the labor participation rate of 61.4% was substantially lower than the metropolitan Melbourne average of 70.2%. Census records indicate that a moderate 18.9% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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According to financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled at the postcode level by Districts, taxpayers in the suburb of Noble Park North recorded a median income of $44,756 and an average income of $49,569. These figures sit below the national average and stand in contrast to Greater Melbourne, where the median income is $57,688 and the average is $75,164. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $49,062 for the median and $54,338 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census records, personal earnings sit in the 11th percentile ($596 per week), whereas household income is stronger, reaching the 32nd percentile. A breakdown of household earnings shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for of households ( people), which is similar to the metropolitan distribution where this group accounts for . Pressure from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only of their income, which ranks in the nd percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Noble Park North consisted of 89.7% detached houses and 10.2% other housing types, such as townhouses, units, and apartments, compared to metropolitan Melbourne where houses comprised 67.9% and alternative dwellings made up 32.1%. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Noble Park North was considerably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, sitting at 39.0%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (34.4%) or occupied by renters (26.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,757, which is notably lower than the metropolitan average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $351, compared to $390 across Greater Melbourne. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Noble Park North are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 75.0%, which is composed of couples with children at 35.9%, couples without children at 23.2%, and single-parent households at 13.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 25.0%, with single-person households representing 21.8% and group housing making up 3.3%. The median household size is 2.7 occupants, which is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Educational data shows lower attainment levels in the suburb of Noble Park North, with university degree holders making up 24.2% of the population compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This highlights a gap as well as an opportunity for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 16.5%, with postgraduate degrees at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational and trade qualifications are highly prevalent, with 28.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding a technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 18.0%.

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Public transit networks in the suburb of Noble Park North feature 44 active passenger stops, which consist of bus services. These stops support 14 distinct routes, delivering a combined total of 1,266 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a residential community, most workers travel outside the area to work, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 90% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. About 18.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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According to Districts analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, health outcomes in the suburb of Noble Park North align closely with national averages, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts, though the proportion of residents with private health insurance is particularly low at roughly 47% of the population (~3,530 people). This rate is below the 56.7% average for Greater Melbourne and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Noble Park North stands out as an exceptionally multicultural community, with 57.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 53.6% of the population born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious affiliation, representing 49.5% of the local population. Additionally, Buddhism is highly represented at 10.4%, which is significantly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%.

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With a median age of 40, the suburb of Noble Park North has an older population profile than Greater Melbourne at 37 and is slightly above the national average of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age bracket shows a high concentration at 8.0% of the local population compared to the metropolitan average, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 13.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort increased from 13.2% to 14.4%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort shrank from 13.5% to 12.0%. Population models suggest the demographic balance in the suburb of Noble Park North will change considerably by 2041, with the cohort aged 85 and over projected to expand by individuals () from to . The combined age brackets over are expected to make up of the total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the community, while the cohorts aged to and to are projected to shrink.

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Noble Park North currently has an estimated 386 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 230 children aged 0-2 and 154 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 11% by 2041 (to approximately 344 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 691. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally).