Footscray vs Maribyrnong
The verdict
Footscray is more affordable, with a median house price of $976K versus $1.17M in Maribyrnong. Footscray rates higher for transport (100 vs 91). Footscray is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 7.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Maribyrnong rates higher (33 vs 10/100 in Footscray).
Scores
| Footscray | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 88 |
| Transport | 100 | 91 |
| Education | 84 | 82 |
| Liveability | 98 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Footscray | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,131 | 12,573 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,763 | $2,020 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.7% | 59.8% |
| Born in Australia | 50.9% | 52.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Footscray High Growth · Maribyrnong High Growth
Property
| Footscray | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $976K | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $505K | $520K |
| House price YoY | 13.9% | 19.5% |
| 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
| Footscray | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 10 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,401 | 787 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,313 | 1,058 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 555 | 286 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,081 | 13,362 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Footscray | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 3 |
| Government | 7 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | 1,081 |
See the full school list on each profile: Footscray · Maribyrnong
Transport
| Footscray | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 91 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 98 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 15 | 30 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 150 m | 410 m |
Liveability
| Footscray | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 108 | 12 |
| Parks | 29 | 42 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.0 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 400 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Footscray | Maribyrnong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,131 | 12,573 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,537 | 13,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,450 | 20,146 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.64% | 2.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Footscray or Maribyrnong?
Maribyrnong has the higher residential safety score (Footscray 10/100 vs Maribyrnong 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Footscray or Maribyrnong?
Footscray is more affordable, with a median house price of $976K versus $1.17M.
Which has better schools, Footscray or Maribyrnong?
Footscray has a higher average school ICSEA (Footscray 1092 vs Maribyrnong 1081; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Footscray or Maribyrnong?
Footscray has the higher transport score (Footscray 100/100 vs Maribyrnong 91/100).
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