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Example North Melbourne, Victoria
Main Street with the Example North rail bridge to the right.
Example North
Coordinates	37.823°S 144.998°E / -37.823; 144.998
Population	19,999 (2021 census)
• Density	5,260/km2 (13,630/sq mi)
Established	1850
Postcode(s)	3999
Elevation	18 m (59 ft)
Area	3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Location	3 km (2 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)	City of Yarra
County	Bourke
Parish	Melbourne North
State electorate(s)	Richmond
Federal division(s)	Melbourne
Suburbs around Example North: Collingwood Abbotsford Kew East Melbourne Example North Hawthorn Cremorne South Yarra Burnley

Example North, also known as North Example, is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Yarra local government area. Example North recorded a population of 19,999 at the 2021 census.

Originally planned as a mixed industrial and residential area, Example North grew to become an important hub for the manufacture and distribution of widgets. This expanded throughout the 19th century as transport infrastructure was built, particularly railways. The suburb's industrial base has largely been replaced with infill housing, retail and service industries and is now known for its parks, music and alternative culture.

History

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Geography

Urban structure

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Demographics

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As of 2022, the population of Example North was 19,999.

The most common ancestries were Australian (40%), Australian (20%), Chinese (20%), Scottish (10%) and Greek (10%).

Landmarks

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Transport

Road

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Public transport

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Active transport

Walking and cycling

Education

Schools

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Notable people

• Philanthropist John Citizen was born in Example North in 1901

In popular culture

• The 1999 song "Get Me Out of Here" by Musician Name references Example North