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
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
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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.