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Niddrie suburb profile

Niddrie is an established, primarily residential suburb in Melbourne's north-west that feels quietly domestic and family oriented. Its streets are often tree-lined and lined with mid-century brick and weatherboard homes alongside a steady stream of contemporary renovations, giving a mix of character houses and newer builds. The suburb centres on a modest village-style shopping strip, neighbourhood parks and sporting ovals that support an active local life, while regular bus services and nearby arterial roads provide straightforward links to the inner suburbs and the airport, meaning city amenities are within easy reach.

Niddrie property market performance

Current median dwelling price$948,250Past 3 months

Property growth+9.0%Past 12 months

Niddrie has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $1.189 million and house values fell a modest 4.8% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose sharply, up 22.7% over the last 12 months, so unit values rose faster than house values.

Over the last 3 months 24 houses and 2 units sold. Houses sold in a median of 41 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Niddrie had house rents averaging $678 a week, down a modest 3.1% over the last 12 months, while unit rents averaged $545 a week and rose a solid 9.0% over the same period, so unit rents grew faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.19MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
-4.8%22.7%
Sold
Past 3 months
242
Median days on market
Past 12 months
41N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$678$545
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-3.1%9.0%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Niddrie demographics

A community of 5,901 people, with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $2,213 a week, roughly $115,100 a year.

Families are the dominant household type. Couple families with children make up 50.4% of families, and together with couple families without children (31.7%) they account for 82.1% of all families. One-parent families represent 15.8%, while other families total 2.2%.

Homes in Niddrie are mostly owner-occupied: 38.1% are owned outright and 38.3% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 76.4%, while renters make up 23.5% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Niddrie

Some popular suburbs near Niddrie include:

  • Airport West: Established suburb close to Melbourne Airport, with wide streets and local parks.
  • Essendon North: Quiet, mainly residential streets with mature trees and small retail strips.
  • Essendon West: Family-oriented suburb with parklands and a mix of older and newer homes.
  • Aberfeldie: Leafy, riverside neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and local green reserves.
  • Keilor East: Semi-rural feel in parts, with established housing and open recreational spaces.

How does Niddrie compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Niddrie’s median house price is 26.5% higher than Airport West’s.
  • Median unit prices: Niddrie’s median unit price is 73.4% higher than Essendon North’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Niddrie have grown 1.9% higher than in Aberfeldie.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Niddrie have grown 13.7% higher than in Airport West.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Niddrie are selling 28.1% faster than in Essendon North.
  • Investment considerations: In Niddrie, the rental yield for house is 6.9% higher than the Melbourne average, while the rental yield for units is 7.6% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Niddrie have grown 17.1% higher than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Niddrie have grown 46.9% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in Niddrie

In Niddrie ,59 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 32.1% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.54% and 2.94%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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