Northcote Activity Area
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Northcote Activity Area is 3,428, with a population density of 4,126 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Northcote Activity Area is bounded by High Street, Darebin Road, Hayes Street and Dennis Street in the north, St David Street, a line running between St David Street and Andrew Street, Lennox Street, Mitchell Street and Oldis Avenue in the east, Bastings Street, Butler Street, James Street, a line running between James Street and Clarke Street, Clarke Street, a line running between Clarke Street and James Street, James Street and Westbourne Grove in the south, and Hartington Street, Hawthorn Road, a line running between Hawthorn Road and McCracken Avenue, McCracken Avenue, a line running between McCracken Avenue and Elm Street, Elm Street, Latham Street and Beavers Road in the west.
Important
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Population3,428 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area0.83 square km |
Population density4,126 persons per square km |
Settlement history
Settlement of the area dates from the late 1830s, although population was minimal until the late 1880s and early 1890s, aided by industrial and commercial development and the opening of the railway line. Growth resumed during the 1920s, spurred by improved access. Incremental development occurred from the post-war years. Northcote Shopping Plaza was opened in 1981, built on the site of a former brickworks. The population declined marginally during the 1990s, and then increased between 2001 and 2011, with the most growth from 2006, a result of new dwellings being added to the area.
Land use
Northcote Activity Area encompasses significant commercial areas and surrounding residential areas.
Major features
- Major features of the area include Northcote Shopping Plaza,
- Northcote Central Shopping Centre,
- Northcote Shopping Centre (High Street),
- part of All Nations Park,
- Northcote Town Hall,
- Santa Maria College,
- St Joseph’s Primary School and Northcote Primary School.
Included areas
- Northcote Activity Area encompasses the central parts of the suburb of Northcote.