Browse property in Parkville

Overview

Parkville sits 3 km north of Melbourne’s CBD within the Cities of Melbourne and Merri‑bek and recorded 7,074 residents at the 2021 census. The suburb is dominated by Royal Park, home to the Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens and numerous sporting facilities. It is a major education, research and healthcare precinct, hosting the University of Melbourne, Monash University’s pharmacy faculty, the Royal Melbourne, Women’s and Children’s Hospitals and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The blend of parkland and Victorian‑era terraces creates a leafy, upscale lifestyle.

Residents have strong public‑transport links: seven bus routes, twelve tram lines at the Melbourne University tram stop, and two train stations – Parkville (opened 2025) and Royal Park on the Upfield line. Elizabeth Street becomes Royal Parade, connecting to the Hume Highway. Housing features high median prices, tree‑lined streets, terrace houses and a Conservation Area in Parkville South that preserves 19th‑century character.