City of Darebin

<h2 data-block-key="xv6u4">About the City of Darebin</h2><p data-block-key="5lhn3"><b>The City of Darebin is a large, highly diverse, and increasingly popular municipality located in Melbourne’s inner-to-middle north. </b></p><p data-block-key="4nhsk">Stretching from just 4 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, it is exceptionally well-connected by multiple train and tram lines, as well as being bordered by the Merri Creek and Darebin Creek parklands.</p><p data-block-key="fg4iq">Darebin offers a dynamic, multicultural lifestyle celebrated for its blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy. It is defined by its strong sense of community, its progressive stance on climate and sustainability, and its high cultural diversity, with over 112 countries of birth represented. </p><p data-block-key="bdbk8">Key features include the established retail hubs of Preston and Northcote, a thriving arts scene, and major educational institutions like La Trobe University. The area features a mix of urban density in the south (Northcote, Thornbury) and spacious, family-oriented living in the north (Reservoir, Preston), all underpinned by abundant parklands and cycling trails along the creek corridors.</p><p data-block-key="dq3eo">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Darebin are the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People of the Kulin Nation.</p><p data-block-key="doi9f">Darebin City Council is the local council for the municipality; visit the <a href="https://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Home">Darebin City Council website</a> to learn more about the latest news, extensive community programs, and its leading commitment to climate emergency action.</p><p data-block-key="aubhr"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the City of Darebin has to offer? Explore our suburb profiles below to learn more about each suburb, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>