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Alphington vs Northcote

A data-only, side-by-side comparison of Alphington and Northcote, two suburbs in Victoria — population, demographics, socio-economic profile and climate, drawn from public sources.

Key differences

  • Northcote is the larger of the two, with about 25,276 residents to Alphington's 5,702.
  • Alphington sits a little higher on the ABS SEIFA index of socio-economic advantage (1128 to 1117, where about 1000 is the national average).
  • Median weekly household income is higher in Alphington ($2,429 to $2,287).
  • Residents are typically older in Alphington (median age 39 to 37).

Alphington vs Northcote side by side

MeasureAlphingtonNorthcote
Population (2021)5,70225,276
Median age3937
Median weekly household income$2,429$2,287
SEIFA score11281117
Local government areaDarebin
State / territoryVictoriaVictoria
Avg summer high (Jan)27°C27°C
Avg winter high (Jul)12.9°C12.9°C
Annual rainfall724 mm724 mm

Climate figures are long-run monthly normals (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Common questions

Is Alphington or Northcote bigger?

Northcote is larger, with about 25,276 residents at the 2021 Census compared with 5,702 in Alphington.

Is Alphington or Northcote warmer?

Alphington is generally warmer in summer, with an average January daytime high of 27°C compared with 27°C.

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