Living in North Melbourne: What the Data Shows (2026)
North Melbourne has 198 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 62 |
| Cafes | 35 |
| Bars & Pubs | 32 |
| Schools | 11 |
| Parks | 14 |
| Medical | 26 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Gyms | 11 |
| Total | 198 |
North Melbourne is top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
97 dining options — 62 restaurants and 35 cafes.
Top restaurants: Maria’s Trattoria, Al Makan, Manze, Agraba, Char Siu House, Sosta Cucina
Top cafes: Hot Poppy Cafe, Twenty & Six, Errol’s Cafe, 279, Avist Cafe
Green Space
14 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Royal Park, Bedford Street Reserve, Ievers Reserve, Debneys Park, Errol Street Park
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 7 — North Melbourne IGA X-press, IGA, Woolworths, Tiem Tap Hoa Asian Grocer
- Medical: 26 facilities
- Gyms: 11 fitness centres
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in North Melbourne
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- Best Bars in North Melbourne
- Cost of Living in North Melbourne
- Family Guide to North Melbourne
- 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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