Northcote (East)
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Northcote (East) is 15,558, with a population density of 4,393 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Northcote (East) is bounded by Darebin Road in the north, Rathmines Street in the east, Heidelberg Road and Merri Creek in the south, and Queens Parade and High Street in the west.
Name origin
Northcote is thought to be named after Stafford Henry Northcote, a leader of the English Conservative Party in the mid 1800s.
Important
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Population15,558 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area3.54 square km |
Population density4,393 persons per square km |
Settlement history
Settlement of the area dates from the late 1830s, although population was minimal until the 1850s. Residential growth took place during the late 1880s and early 1890s, aided by industrial and commercial growth and the opening of the railway line. Expansion continued during the 1920s, spurred by improved access. Incremental development occurred from the post-war years. The population fluctuated slightly between 1991 and 2006, and then increased between 2001 and 2011 as new dwellings were added to the area and the average number of persons living in each dwelling increased.
Land use
Northcote (East) is an established residential area, with commercial areas along High Street, and some industrial land use.
Major features
- Major features of the area include Northcote Shopping Plaza,
- Northcote Central Shopping Centre,
- Northcote Shopping Centre (High Street),
- Westgarth Shopping Centre,
- All Nations Park,
- Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre,
- Jika Jika Community Centre,
- Bill Lewry Oval,
- Johnson Park,
- McDonnell Park,
- Northcote Park,
- Rubie Thomson Reserve and two schools.
Included areas
- Northcote (East) encompasses the eastern part of the suburb of Northcote.