Northern Metro profile
November 18, 2010
Northern Metropolitan Region.
Area: 1,017
square kilometres
Districts:
| Broadmeadows District | |
| Brunswick District | |
| Bundoora District | |
| Ivanhoe District | |
| Melbourne District | |
| Mill Park District | |
| Northcote District | |
| Preston District | |
| Richmond District | |
| Thomastown District | |
| Yan Yean District |
Suburbs: Broadmeadows, Brunswick, Bundoora, Diamond Creek, Ivanhoe, Melbourne, Mill Park, Northcote, Preston, Richmond, Thomastown, Thornbury and Whittlesea
Features: Northern Metropolitan Region covers inner metropolitan residential areas and outer metropolitan areas. Features range from the Kinglake National Park and the Warrandyte State Park to the Zoological Gardens, the MCG, Parliament House, the Docklands, Flemington Racecourse, the Royal Agricultural Society Showgrounds, Burnley Park, and the Edinburgh Gardens.
Councils: Nillumbik Shire Council, Hume Shire Council, Banyule City, Whittlesea City Council, Darebin City Council, Melbourne City Council, Yarra City Council and Moreland City Council
Current MPs in Northern Metro
Richard Wynne
Minister for Housing and Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Member for Richmond
Electorate Office: 112 Smith Street, Collingwood 3066
richard.wynne@parliament.vic.gov.au
Bronwyn Pike
Minister for Education
Member for Melbourne
Electorate office: 146 - 148 Peel Street, North Melbourne 3051
bronwyn.pike@parliament.vic.gov.au
Fiona Richardson
Parliamentary Secretary for Treasury and Finance
Member for Northcote
Electorate Office: 329 High St, Northcote 3070
fiona.richardson@parliament.vic.gov.au
Carlo Carli
Member for Brunswick
Electorate office: 47 Sydney Road, Coburg 3058
carlo.carli@parliament.vic.gov.au
Upper House (Legislative Council)
Greg Barber
60 Leicester St, Carlton 3053
greg.barber@parliament.vic.gov.au
Nazih Elasmar
101 Burgundy St, Heidelberg 3084
nazih.elasmar@parliament.vic.gov.au
Matthew Guy
Address: 56 Beetham Pde, Rosanna, 3084
matthew.guy@parliament.vic.gov.au
Jenny Mikakos
Parliamentary Secretary for Planning
319 Spring Street, Reservoir Vic 3073
jenny.mikakos@parliament.vic.gov.au
Nathan Murphy
464 High St, Northcote 3070
Tel: 9482 2799
Nathan.Murphy@parliament.vic.gov.au
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Nillumbik Shire
Nillumbik Shire is located 25 kms north-east of Melbourne and the southern boundary is the Yarra River. The south of Nillumbik is predominantly urban, with commercial centres at Eltham and Diamond Creek. The north of the municipality includes significant natural features like Kinglake National Park and Sugarloaf Reservoir.
Localities
Arthurs Creek, Bend of Islands, Briar Hill, Christmas Hills, Cottles Bridge, Diamond Creek, Doreen, Eltham, Eltham North, Greensborough, Hurstbridge, Kangaroo Ground, Kinglake, Kinglake Central, Kinglake West, Nutfield, Panton Hill, Plenty, Research, Smiths Gully, St Andrews, Strathewen, Warrandyte North, Watsons Creek, Wattle Glen, Yan Yean and Yarrambat.
Area
433 sq km
Estimated Resident Population
 | Total | 0-17 | 18-34 | 35-64 | 65+ |
| 2006 | 62,022 | 28% | 20% | 45% | 7% |
| 2007 | 62,310 | 28% | 21% | 45% | 7% |
| 2016 | 62,212 | 23% | 24% | 41% | 12% |
Councillors
Cr Ken King (Mayor) - Sugarloaf Ward: an electrical engineer by trade and a resident of Nillumbik for 30 years.
Cr Lewis Brock - Bunjil Ward: a licensed real estate agent and is the chairman of the Peter Brock Foundation.
Cr Belinda Clarkson - Blue Lake Ward: experience in both child care and aged care with a strong interest in landscape gardening.
Cr Michael Young - Edendale Ward: a registered builder with a strong interest in the environment.
Cr Chris Chapple - Swipers Gully Ward: private business owner with a background in economics.
Cr Helen Coleman - Wingrove Ward: experienced in community development looking to enhance community services.
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Whittlesea City
The southern parts of the City of Whittlesea are well established urban areas, while the north remains rural in character. The city incorporates important facilities such as the RMIT campus at Bundoora, the Epping Hospital and Epping Plaza Shopping Centre.
Residents of the City come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, with a very high percentage of residents born in other countries, particularly Macedonia, Italy, and Greece. Demographically, over half of the residents are from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Localities
Beveridge, Bruces Creek, Bundoora, Donnybrook, Doreen, Eden Park, Epping, Humevale, Kinglake West, Lalor, Mernda, Mill Park, Morang South, Thomastown, Whittlesea, Wollert, Woodstock and Yan Yean.
Area
490 sq km
Estimated Resident Population
| Total | 0-17 | 18-34 | 35-64 | 65+ |
| 2006 | 129,525 | 26% | 26% | 39% | 10% |
| 2007 | 133,156 | 26% | 27% | 40% | 10% |
| 2016 | 156,743 | 23% | 21% | 43% | 13% |
Councillors
Cr Mary Lalios (Mayor) - East Ward
Cr Sam Alessi - East Ward
Cr Norm Kelly - East Ward
Cr John Fry - North Ward
Cr Rex Griffin - North Ward
Cr Pam McLeod - North Ward
Cr Stevan Kozmevski - West Ward
Cr Frank Merlino - West Ward
Cr Kris Pavlidis - West Ward
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Darebin City
Darebin City is bounded by the Merri Creek to the west and the Darebin Creek to the east. It is a large, diverse municipality to the north of the central business district that incorporates a mix of residential, industrial and retail areas. The city includes La Trobe University and Northland Shopping Centre. The main industries include paper and paper products manufacturing. More than 35% of Darebin's residents were born overseas and more than 40% can speak a language other than English. One in five is over 60.
Localities
Alphington, Bundoora, Coburg, Coburg North, Fairfield, Keon Park, Kingsbury, Macleod, Northcote, Preston, Regent West, Reservoir and Thornbury.
Area
53 sq km
Estimated Resident Population
| Total | 0-17 | 18-34 | 35-64 | 65+ |
| 2006 | 133,816 | 19% | 29% | 38% | 15% |
| 2007 | 135,262 | 19% | 29% | 38% | 16% |
| 2016 | 132,649 | 15% | 29% | 40% | 16% |
Councillors
Cr Diana Asmar- Rucker Ward: a former mayor and council representative Darebin Creek Management Committee.
Cr Trent McCarthy - Rucker Ward: councillor since 2008 with strong interests in the environment.
Cr StevenTsitas - Rucker Ward: serving a fourth term on council. First elected in 1996.
Cr Nick Katsis - Cazaly Ward: a councillor since 2008, he is the chair of the Northland Structure Plan Steering Committee.
Cr Ben Morgan - Cazaly Ward: first term as a councillor, he sits on a number of committees.
Cr Vince Fontana (Mayor) - Cazaly Ward: second stint as mayor and is heavily involved in the community.
Cr Gaetano Greco - La Trobe Ward: councillor since 2008 he also serves a s a proxy on the Municipal Association of Victoria.
Cr Tim Laurence - La Trobe Ward: a former mayor and councillor since 1996.
Cr Stanley Chiang - La Trobe Ward: councillor since 2002 also sits as a proxy on the Victorian Local Governance Association.
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Yarra City
Yarra is located in the inner east of Melbourne and features a mixture of residential, industrial and commercial activity. The City of Yarra's major features include St Vincents Hospital, Victoria Park Football Ground and Yarra Bend Park. The city has witnessed a largely working-class population become gentrified since the 1980's with an influx of tertiary students and working professionals. The main industries include beverage and malt manufacturing, clothing manufacturing, Machinery and equipment wholesaling.
Localities
Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Cremorne, Fairfield, Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill and Richmond.
Area
20 sq km
Estimated Resident Population
| Total | 0-17 | 18-34 | 35-64 | 65+ |
| 2006 | 73,501 | 13% | 41% | 37% | 9% |
| 2007 | 74,823 | 13% | 42% | 37% | 10% |
| 2016 | 78,165 | 11% | 40% | 38% | 11% |
Councillors
Cr Geoff Barbour - Langridge Ward: a long time Yarra resident of more than 30 years, he seeks to reconcile Yarra's vibrant arts scene with the needs of residents.
Cr Stephen Jolly - Langridge Ward: aims to keep rates low and pushes for a socially just municipality.
Cr Amanda Stone - Langridge Ward: the former mayor is involved in campaigns to protect Yarra's heritage and history.
Cr Alison Clarke - Melba Ward: an activist for social justice and the environment and is passionate about community involvement.
Cr Josh Funder - Melba Ward: an ALP member pushing for council to become a leader in environmental planning.
Cr Dale Smedley - Melba Ward: a former publication with a passion for customer focus, is looking to bring the community and council closer together.
Cr Jackie Fristacky - Nicholls Ward: a former mayor has a strong focus on infrastructure.
Cr Jane Garrett (Mayor)- Nicholls Ward: previously worked as a Senior Legal and Policy Advisor to the former Victorian Premier Steve Bracks.
Cr Sam Gaylard - Nicholls Ward: a member of the Greens and a former industrial officer with the Australian Services Union.
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Melbourne City
The City of Melbourne is made up of the city centre and a number of inner-city suburbs. It is the commercial, retail and transport focus of the metropolitan area. Its major features include the Port of Melbourne, sporting, leisure and arts complexes, parks and gardens, as well as universities and hospitals.
Localities
Carlton, Carlton North, Docklands, East Melbourne, Flemington, Hotham Hill, Kensington, Melbourne, Melbourne West, North Melbourne, Parkville, Port Melbourne, Prahran, South Yarra and Southbank.
Area
36 sq km
Estimated Resident Population
| Total | 0-17 | 18-34 | 35-64 | 65+ |
| 2006 | 76,678 | 8% | 59% | 27% | 6% |
| 2007 | 85,844 | 9% | 66% | 30% | 7% |
| 2016 | 99,252 | 11% | 51% | 31% | 7% |
Councillors
Cr Peter Clarke: a former mayor of the City of Heidelberg, he is the chair of the Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee.
Cr Carl Jetter: has a background in marketing and management he is the publisher of Australia China Connections magazine and online business.
Cr Jennifer Kanis: a former secondry school teacher who is also an employment and industrial relations lawyer.
Cr Kevin Louey: had seven years as Chief of Staff to the former Lord Mayor John So.
Cr Cathy Oke: has worked in the sustainability sector for 15 years and has a strong focus on the environment and youth.
Cr Ken Ong: a long time community volunteer and is a life member and former president of the Chinese Association of Victoria.
Cr Brian Shanahan: a former mayor of the City of Essendon, he has been an adviser to the Victorian Cabinet Secretary, the Victorian Minister for Health and the Secretary of the Victorian Ethnic Affairs Commission.
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Moreland City
The City of Moreland lies between 4 and 14 kilometres north of central Melbourne. It is bordered by the Moonee Ponds Creek to the west, Merri Creek to the east, Park Street to the south and the Western Ring Road to the north.
Localities
Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Coburg North, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale, and Pascoe Vale South. Small sections of the suburbs of Fitzroy North and Tullamarine are also located in the City.
Councillors
Toby Archer - North-east ward
Anthony Helou - North-east ward
Stella Kariofyllidis - North-east ward
Michele Teti - North-east ward
Enver Erdogan - North-west ward
John Kavanagh - North-west ward
Kathleen Matthews-Ward - North-west ward
Oscar Yildiz - North-west ward
Josephine Connellan - South ward
Alice Pryor - South ward
Lambros Tapinos - South ward
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Banyule
The 21 suburbs of Banyule City lie on 63 square kilometres between 7 and 21 kilometres north-east of central Melbourne.
Localities
Bellfield, Briar Hill, Bundoora, Eaglemont, Eltham, Eltham North, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Heidelberg West, Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Lower Plenty, Macleod, Montmorency, Rosanna, St Helena, Viewbank, Watsonia, Watsonia North and Yallambie.
Councillors
Wayne Phillips - Beale Ward
Jenny Mulholland - Griffin Ward
Tom Melican - Ibbott Ward
Peter McKenna - Bakewell Ward
Jessica Paul - Grimshaw Ward
Steven Briffa - Hawdon Ward
Anthony Carbines - Olympia Ward
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Hume
Hume City Council covers 503 square kilometres.
Localities
Sunbury, Bulla, Craigieburn, Melbourne Airport and Campbellfield and part of Broadmeadows.
Councillors
Geoff Porter, Mayor - Airport Ward
Ros Spence - Aitken Ward
Helen Patsikatheodorou - Airport Ward
Drew Jessop - Aitken Ward
Adem Atmaca - Aitken Ward
Jack Ogilvie - Jacksons Creek Ward
Ann Potter - Jacksons Creek Ward
Burhan Yigit - Merri Ward
Vic Dougall - Merri Ward
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