West Melbourne
VIC 3003 · Melbourne
8,025 (2021) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Melbourne is a high growth suburb in Melbourne, VIC 3003, about 3km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. West Melbourne has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 25/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: China (10.64%), India (6.92%), Malaysia (3.17%), England (2.44%), South Korea (2.37%)
Top languages: Mandarin (13.57%), Spanish (4.05%), Cantonese (3.35%), Hindi (2.39%), Korean (2.33%)
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:
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1091 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Simonds Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1037
Nearby (within 10km)
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne City Talented Player Program - KensingtonSecondary · Independent · 1.2km
- Docklands Primary School-The District Campus (interim name)Primary · Government · 1.3km
- Docklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1121
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1137
- SEDA College (Victoria) - The Huddle, North Melbourne Football ClubSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1146
- St Monica's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1051
- Footscray City Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1122
- Western English Language School-Footscray CampusCombined · Government · 2.2km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - MC North Melbourne YMCASecondary · Independent · 2.2km
- Kensington Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 994
- St Aloysius CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1111
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Melbourne
Is West Melbourne safe?
West Melbourne has a residential safety score of 25/100, 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 14,866 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Melbourne?
In West Melbourne, the .
How far is West Melbourne from Melbourne CBD?
West Melbourne is about 3.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 15 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in West Melbourne?
West Melbourne has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1037 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Melbourne?
West Melbourne has a transport score of 100/100, including 1 train station and 34 bus stops.