Family Guide to North Melbourne (2026)
North Melbourne has strong family infrastructure: 11 schools, 14 parks, 26 medical centres and 7 supermarkets.
Schools in North Melbourne
North Melbourne has 11 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Bastow Institute | — | 603-615 Queensberry Street |
| Barkly International College | — | 49 Henderson Street |
| The University High School | — | 77 Story Street, Parkville |
| North Melbourne Primary School | — | 210 Errol Street |
| Simonds Catholic College St Mary’s 7–10 Campus | — | 235-273 Victoria Street, West Melbourne |
| St Aloysius Girls’ College | — | 31-55 Curran Street |
| St Joseph’s Flexible Learning Centre | — | 385 Queensberry Street |
| St Michael’s Primary School | — | 8 Brougham Street |
| River Nile School | — | 117-131 Capel Street |
| The University High School Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences | — | 77 Story Street |
| North Melbourne Primary School - Molesworth Campus | — | — |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
North Melbourne has 14 parks:
- Royal Park
- Bedford Street Reserve
- Ievers Reserve
- Debneys Park
- Errol Street Park
- Hawke Street Reserve
- Pleasance Gardens
- Gardiner Reserve
- Plus 6 more parks
Healthcare
26 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne North Medical Clinic | — | — |
| Private Consulting Rooms | 20 Flemington Road, Parkville | — |
| Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre | 305 Grattan Street | — |
| Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre | 14 Flemington Road, Melbourne | — |
| Errol Street Medical Centre | 65 Errol Street, North Melbourne | +61 3 9329 7011 |
| Errol Street Spinal & Sport Therapy | 52 Errol Street, North Melbourne | +61 3 9329 9988 |
| Melbourne Cardiology Services | 33 Flemington Road, North Melbourne | — |
| Royal Park Medical | 243-251 Flemington Road, North Melbourne | — |
| Allergy Doctors | 550 Queensberry Street | — |
| Timothy Robinson | 285 Victoria Street | +61 3 1936 1796 |
Supermarkets
- North Melbourne IGA X-press — 75 Flemington Road
- IGA — 23 Melrose Street, North Melbourne
- Woolworths
- Tiem Tap Hoa Asian Grocer
- Woolworths Metro
- Royal Supermarket — 48 Flemington Road
- North Melbourne Supa IGA + Liquor — 20-26 Errol Street, North Melbourne
The Family Verdict
North Melbourne has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in North Melbourne
- Best Cafes in North Melbourne
- Best Bars in North Melbourne
- Cost of Living in North Melbourne
- North Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
- Is North Melbourne Safe?
- North Melbourne Transport Guide
- North Melbourne Property Market
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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