Docklands vs West Melbourne
The verdict
Docklands has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 15 min). On the separate residential safety score, Docklands rates higher (45 vs 25/100 in West Melbourne).
Scores
| Docklands | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 96 |
| Transport | 100 | 100 |
| Education | 91 | 89 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Docklands | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,495 | 8,025 |
| Median age | 32 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,957 | $1,788 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.8% | 70.7% |
| Born in Australia | 29.7% | 41.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.9 |
Growth: Docklands High Growth · West Melbourne High Growth
Property
| Docklands | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $604K | $602K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 36.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Docklands | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 510 | 1,109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 768 | 798 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 471 | 461 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,477 | 14,866 |
Docklands is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Docklands | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | 1,037 |
See the full school list on each profile: Docklands · West Melbourne
Transport
| Docklands | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 100 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 30 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 12 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 300 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Docklands | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 132 | 31 |
| Parks | 19 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.1 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Docklands | West Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,495 | 8,025 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,646 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 27,346 | 14,163 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.74% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which is safer, Docklands or West Melbourne?
Docklands has the higher residential safety score (Docklands 45/100 vs West Melbourne 25/100).
Which has better schools, Docklands or West Melbourne?
Docklands has a higher average school ICSEA (Docklands 1121 vs West Melbourne 1037; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Docklands or West Melbourne?
Docklands and West Melbourne have similar transport scores.
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