West Footscray
VIC 3012 · Maribyrnong
11,729 (2021) → 12,841 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Footscray is a high growth suburb in Maribyrnong, VIC 3012, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $938K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. West Footscray has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (6.05%), India (3.7%), England (2.23%), New Zealand (1.9%), Philippines (1.66%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (8.16%), Italian (1.83%), Cantonese (1.56%), Mandarin (1.47%), Spanish (1.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1063 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Footscray West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
- Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1090
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rosamond Special School Olympia Street CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2km
- Kingsville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1111
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1114
- MacKillop Specialist School - Flexible Learning Centre MaidstoneCombined · Catholic · 1.4km
- Dinjerra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 993
- Christ the King Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1007
- Caroline Chisholm Catholic College - Christ The King CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.7km
- Western English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 951
- Footscray North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1077
- Footscray Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1110
- Yarraville West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1142
- Footscray High School - Barkly CampusSecondary · Government · 2.1km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Footscray
Is West Footscray safe?
West Footscray has a residential safety score of 73/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,832 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Footscray?
In West Footscray, the .
How far is West Footscray from Melbourne CBD?
West Footscray is about 8.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Footscray?
West Footscray has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Footscray?
West Footscray has a transport score of 99/100 and 53 bus stops.