District of Northcote

About this district

Upper-house region: Northern Metropolitan

Held by: Labor (2022 result)

covers the suburbs of Alphington, Fairfield, Northcote, Thornbury, and part of Preston. (Description: Wikipedia, secondary source)

Official boundaries: VEC district page · VEC map

Candidates (5)

Kat Theophanous sitting MP

Labor · Party website

Health & community

The new Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Northcote means our inner north community can access the mental health care we need close to home in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.

Source: Premier of Victoria media release · Northcote Mental Health and Wellbeing Local opening, 10 Feb 2026

Lynda Awad

Liberal · Party website

No verified quote from this candidate yet. See Liberal platform & leader statements.

Campbell Gome

Greens · Party website

Housing & renting

I believe we can secure affordable housing, protect renters, give first home buyers a better chance of owning a home, and ensure our community remains a place where people from all walks of life can thrive.

Source: Australian Greens Victoria · Candidate statement for Northcote, 2026

Kath Larkin

Victorian Socialists · Party website

No verified quote from this candidate yet. See Victorian Socialists platform & leader statements.

Jim Penman

Libertarian · Party website

No verified quote from this candidate yet. See Libertarian platform & leader statements.

Official VEC candidate nominations close at 12 noon on Friday 13 November 2026. Until the VEC publishes the final ballot draw, candidate lists here come from Wikipedia (a secondary source) and party announcements, and may change. Source: Wikipedia (secondary source).