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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

FootscrayMaribyrnong
FootscrayMaribyrnong
Overall9588
Transport10091
Education8482
Liveability9889

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

FootscrayMaribyrnong
Population17,13112,573
Median age3436
Median household income (wk)$1,763$2,020
Bachelor degree or higher59.7%59.8%
Born in Australia50.9%52.9%
Avg household size2.12.4

Growth: Footscray High Growth · Maribyrnong High Growth

Property

FootscrayMaribyrnong
Median house price$976K$1.17M
Median unit price$505K$520K
House price YoY13.9%19.5%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

FootscrayMaribyrnong
Residential safety score1033
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,401787
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,3131,058
Domestic assault /100k555286
Total incidents /100k (all)20,08113,362

Total incidents over time

Schools

FootscrayMaribyrnong
Total schools103
Government72
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,0921,081

See the full school list on each profile: Footscray · Maribyrnong

Transport

FootscrayMaribyrnong
Transport score10091
Train stations10
Bus stops9848
Light rail stops1530
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2036
Nearest train station (km)150 m410 m

Liveability

FootscrayMaribyrnong
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets113
Cafes & restaurants10812
Parks2942
Playgrounds1410
Swimming pools11
Medical GPs114
Distance to coast (km)4.6 km7.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)6.0 km8.0 km
Nearest beach (km)5.0 km7.9 km
Nearest hospital (km)400 m2.6 km

Population & growth

FootscrayMaribyrnong
Population (2021)17,13112,573
Estimated 202520,53713,807
Projected 204127,45020,146
Annual growth rate4.64%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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