Coburg North is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Local Government Area of the City of Moreland. As its name suggests, it lies north of Coburg. It shares the postcode 3058 with the suburb of Coburg.

Housing

The majority of Coburg North is zoned for residential housing. A large number of the houses in the area are two bedroom brick houses, some with a weatherboard extension. These were constructed in bulk by the housing commission, and most follow the same design and layout. The weatherboard extension appears to be a staple on houses from this period, and can take the form of a third bedroom, extended kitchen or laundry, or a standalone shed. Some houses share a common wall as a duplex unit.

House prices in the area increased significantly during the period 2001_2004, as part of the general Melbourne property boom of that time.

The number of dwellings in North Coburg also increased since HM Prison Pentridge was approved as a site for housing redevelopment.

Local Industry

A large focus of the local retail industry is on Sydney Road, however many independent groceries, food outlets, pharmacies, and other businesses can be found throughout the suburb.

One major industry in the suburb is a factory owned by Kodak, and used for film processing. Kodak has announced its plan to close the factory in the near future, It is speculated that the factory grounds will be redeveloped for housing, as they are both large in area and hold a prime position in the suburb.

Transport

Coburg North does not have a train station, but the stations of Batman and Merlynston on the Upfield railway line service the suburb. The number 19 tram service travels along Sydney Road from the terminus at Bakers road, North Coburg to Flinders Street Station in the city.

Cyclists can access the Upfield Bike Path and the Merri Creek Trail.

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