Footscray vs West Footscray, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Footscray | West Footscray |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70.3/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.7/100 | 32.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 257.3 / 1k | 73.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 227 | 66 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,212 | 339 |
| Planning activity | 83 | 34 |
| Population | 17,131 | 11,729 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWest Footscray
- Best for familiesFootscray
- Best for investmentWest Footscray
- Best for best schoolsFootscray
Comparison summary
Footscray and West Footscray offer different strengths across official suburb data. Footscray leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Footscray; Housing (desirability) favours West Footscray; Crime rate favours West Footscray. Quick verdicts: Retirees → West Footscray, Families → Footscray, Investment → Footscray, Best value → West Footscray.