Longest trading · Updated October 2026
Local businesses in Northcote
- Local businesses compared
- 268
- Google reviews
- 24,874
- Median rating
- 4.9
As of October 2026, the three longest-trading local businesses in Northcote, VIC on Town Proven are M.G. Auto Electrics (started in 1975; 4.9 from 152 Google reviews), Master Finish Body Repairs (started in 1984; 4.7 from 123 Google reviews) and The Croxton Medical Centre (started in 1985; 4.6 from 10 Google reviews).
Local businesses in Northcote: the top 15
- 1
M.G. Auto Electrics
from 152 Google reviews
Started: 1975
554 High St, Melbourne VIC 3071
- 2
Master Finish Body Repairs
from 123 Google reviews
Started: 1984
8 St Georges Rd, Melbourne VIC 3070
- 3
The Croxton Medical Centre
from 10 Google reviews
Started: 1985
4 Robbs Pde, Melbourne VIC 3070
- 4
Fresh Skin Canvas- Laser Skin Clinic and Tattoo Removal
from 47 Google reviews
Started: 1992
122 High St, Melbourne VIC 3070
- 5
Ricky's Rubbish Removal
from 46 Google reviews
Started: 1995
Northcote VIC
- 6
Duval Salon
from 49 Google reviews
Started: 1998
Northcote VIC
- 7
Paint & Custom Workshop
from 141 Google reviews
Started: 1999
266 Dundas St, Melbourne VIC 3071
- 8
Hair by Épique
from 115 Google reviews
Started: 1999
Northcote VIC
- 9
James Dawson Design
from 16 Google reviews
Started: 2001
Northcote VIC
- 10
DCF Studios
from 14 Google reviews
Started: 2014
Northcote VIC
- 11
Good Vibes Yoga
from 55 Google reviews
Started: 2015
Northcote VIC
- 12
Matilda's Flowers- Northcote Plaza
from 41 Google reviews
Started: 2015
4 Separation St, Melbourne VIC 3070
- 13
Northcote Auto Care
from 84 Google reviews
Started: 2018
100 Herbert St, Melbourne VIC 3070
- 14
Neo Renovations | One-Stop Home & Outdoor Upgrade | Flooring, Decking & Fencing | Trusted & Professional
from 31 Google reviews
Started: 2021
65 Moreland Rd, Melbourne VIC 3058
- 15
Castano Bathroom Kitchen Laundry Clearance Northcote
from 103 Google reviews
Started: 2025
Northcote VIC
Town Proven compared 268 local businesses in Northcote, VIC, with 24,874 Google reviews between them. Of these, 15 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.9 from a median of 42 reviews.
Of the local businesses compared, the most reviewed is Northcote Plaza Shopping Centre, with 2,576 Google reviews at 3.7.
How this list is ranked
Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed.
The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
Questions
- Which local businesses in Northcote, VIC have been trading the longest?
- As of October 2026, the three longest-trading local businesses in Northcote, VIC on Town Proven are M.G. Auto Electrics (started in 1975; 4.9 from 152 Google reviews), Master Finish Body Repairs (started in 1984; 4.7 from 123 Google reviews) and The Croxton Medical Centre (started in 1985; 4.6 from 10 Google reviews).
- How does Town Proven rank local businesses in Northcote, VIC?
- Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed. The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
- How many local businesses in Northcote, VIC did Town Proven compare?
- Town Proven compared 268 local businesses in Northcote, VIC, with 24,874 Google reviews between them. Of these, 15 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.9 from a median of 42 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.