Browse property in Somerton

Overview

Somerton sits 21 km north of Melbourne’s CBD within the City of Hume and recorded six residents at the 2021 census. The suburb is dominated by industrial and business precincts, including Austrak Business Park, Somerton Logistics Centre and Northgate Distribution Centre, giving the area a commercial focus. Nearby amenities include Somerton Power Station, Roxburgh College, Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School and the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre, providing educational and emergency services to the surrounding community.

Public transport is well‑served despite residential base. Bus routes 532 (Craigieburn–Broadmeadows via Upfield) and SmartBus 901 (Frankston–Melbourne Airport) run through the suburb, while the nearest train stations are Roxburgh Park on the Craigieburn line and Upfield on the Upfield line. A crossing loop and rail yard on the Melbourne–Sydney standard gauge line retain the Somerton name, linking the area to wider rail network. The housing stock is minimal, reflecting its primarily industrial land use.