West Footscray vs Yarraville
The verdict
West Footscray is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $1.15M in Yarraville. Yarraville is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 5.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, West Footscray rates higher (73 vs 63/100 in Yarraville).
Scores
| West Footscray | Yarraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 82 | 86 |
| Liveability | 93 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| West Footscray | Yarraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,729 | 15,636 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,989 | $2,485 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 63.2% |
| Born in Australia | 61.2% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: West Footscray High Growth · Yarraville High Growth
Property
| West Footscray | Yarraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $938K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $531K | $611K |
| House price YoY | -17.5% | 1.1% |
| 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
| West Footscray | Yarraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 375 | 422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 418 | 582 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 171 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,832 | 6,434 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| West Footscray | Yarraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,104 | 1,099 |
See the full school list on each profile: West Footscray · Yarraville
Transport
| West Footscray | Yarraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 87 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 740 m |
Liveability
| West Footscray | Yarraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 33 |
| Parks | 12 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| West Footscray | Yarraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,729 | 15,636 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,841 | 16,144 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,794 | 25,054 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.29% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, West Footscray or Yarraville?
West Footscray has the higher residential safety score (West Footscray 73/100 vs Yarraville 63/100).
Which is more affordable, West Footscray or Yarraville?
West Footscray is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, West Footscray or Yarraville?
West Footscray has a higher average school ICSEA (West Footscray 1104 vs Yarraville 1099; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, West Footscray or Yarraville?
West Footscray and Yarraville have similar transport scores.
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