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VIC · Maribyrnong Council

West Footscray, VIC, 3012

Current weather

13°CRain showers

78% humidity · 30.2 km/h wind · 15.5° / 11.4° today · 5.3 mm rain

Desirability index

77.7/100

#105 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

West Footscray is a mid-sized suburb in the Maribyrnong area, home to around 11,729 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 866 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 73.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 9 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
11,729
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,989
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
494 of 5,086
Median monthly mortgage
$2,129
Employment rate
65.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
300 / 878 / 985

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
866
Against the person
73
Against property
678
Rate per 1,000 residents
73.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 161 residents
State safety percentile
64.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage50
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft99
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle290
  • B49 Other Theft85
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order41

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,041.5
  • Footscray West Primary SchoolPrimary
  • OakTree CollegeSecondary

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Public transport

66 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Tottenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Tottenham Railway Station
  • Tottenham Station
  • Tottenham Station

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Roadworks & transport

9 active roadworks / incidents

  • Melbourne Airport Rail - West Footscray - Rupert Street RoadworksRupert Street - West Footscray01 Jul 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
  • Public Transport Works (No DTP Contact) activities occurring between 06/02/2026 and 06/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ASHLEY STREET, SUNSHINE ROAD05 Feb 2026 – 05 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PARAMOUNT ROAD, DEMPSTER STREET30 Apr 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/11/2025 and 10/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.PARAMOUNT ROAD, SOMERVILLE ROAD04 Nov 2025 – 09 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/11/2025 and 10/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.UNNAMED, DEMPSTER STREET04 Nov 2025 – 09 Sep 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SOMERVILLE ROAD, WARATAH STREET15 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG ROAD, SOMERVILLE ROAD15 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG ROAD, SOMERVILLE ROAD15 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 16/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SOMERVILLE ROAD, WARATAH STREET15 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

34 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • August 2021

  • 4 lot subdivision 4 lot subdivision
    89 SUFFOLK STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as a Tattoo Studio (Shop - Prohibited)
    24/46 GRAINGERS ROAD WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Withdrawn
  • Construct or carry out works in a Special Building Overlay
    60 CLIVE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision
    33 CLIVE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 4 lot subdivision 4 lot subdivision
    84 Summerhill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Partial demolition and alteration to an existing dwelling, construction of a dwelling to the rear, and construct or carry out works within a Heritage Overlay, and to alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    15 SREDNA STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 amendment for changes to the endorsed plans To extend a dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres
    5 Busch StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • To extend a dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
    18 Broad StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of the land for the purposes of a medical centre a nd reduction in the car parking requirement
    34 ASHLEY STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Lapsed
  • Construction of two double-storey dwellings on a lot
    40 KHARTOUM STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Extension of an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    8 Centennial StreetNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 23 proposals

  • December 2020

  • 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision
    17 Buxton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of multiple dwellings on a lot.
    2 DUKE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use the land as an office and reduction in car parking requirements
    1/2D INDWE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four dwellings on a lot Construction of four dwellings on a lot
    148 CROSS STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    4 Buxton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Change of Use The property is used for Warehousing however around 8 mo nths ago we repurposed a small part of the wear-house (approx 23m2) as a retail/ display area for customers to do click and collect and come and see the product id they wish to. We are a telecommunication and I T services company however we also have an online vape store and have a website that enables users to buy products online. In many instances , we noticed that customers wanted to come into the office to pick up or view
    25/46 Graingers RoadLapsed
  • Construction of 11 dwellings over two lots
    1/62 Roberts StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four dwellings over two allotments
    115 STANHOPE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construct multiple dwellings on a lot
    97 STANHOPE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision
    29 Braid StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To extend a dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres
    5 Busch StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • To carry out works in an Industrial 1 Zone
    385-389 Somerville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    31 Alma StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of multiple dwellings over 4 lots · Additional crossover to Clarendon Parade · Carport and tandem open air car space · Relocation of SPOS to dwelling 4 Rearrangement of the layout of dwelling 4
    52 Roberts StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construct two or more dwellings on a lot and a reduction in the car parking requirements (visitor space)
    37 Clarendon ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use of the land for a veterinary centre
    1/569 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a Retail Premises ( Use and development of the land for the purpose of a Retail Premises (motor vehicle sales) and the display of business identification signage
    476 Geelong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial Demolition, construction of a Telecommunications facility within a Heritage Overlay
    260-262 Geelong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to change category of liquor license (On Premise to General) Existing permit allows; Use and development of the land for the purpose of a restaurant and bar, and shop, sale and consumption of liquor in association with a restaurant and bar and a reduction in car parking in a Special Building Overlay
    538-540 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings to the rear of an existing dwelling, inc luding works to the existing dwelling.
    30 HEX STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Refusal issued by a delegate

  • July 2020

  • Construction of a multi dwelling development
    690 Barkly StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to amend the permit and endorsed plans, including deletion of condition 12 and modifications to the building and landscaping.
    110 ROBERTS STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2020

  • Section 72 Amendment to amend Condition 8 of Planning Permit TP110/201 Section 72 Amendment to amend Condition 8 of Planning Permit TP110/2017(1) Partial Demolition and alteration (internal and external) on the site, use of the land for the purpose of a warehouse and associated retail and display of business identification signs
    11 Geelong StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

217 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • Antiques Brica BracAntiques
  • Inner West Swedish BakeryBakery

    549A Barkly Street

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench (62)
  • Bicycle Parking (12)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • 274 Essex StreetBus stop
  • Alma Street/Ashley StreetBus stop
  • Argyle Street/Barkly StreetBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anders ParkPark
  • Bassett ReservePark
  • Gaudion ReservePark
  • Hansen ReservePark
  • John McDonald ReservePark
  • Johnson ReservePark
  • Lions ParkPark
  • McDonald A ReservePark
  • Shorten ReservePark
  • Stony Creek Linear ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Barkly Dentistsdentist
  • Jeremy Cohen CounsellingBarkly Streetpsychotherapist
  • Lifeline Medicals Centredoctor
  • Lifeline Wisdom Dentaldentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Church Street Children's CentreChurch Streetkindergarten
  • Eden Academykindergarten
  • Kingsville KindergartenRoberts Streetkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
77.7/100
Cohort rank
#105 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Church Street Children's CentrechildcareChurch Streetkindergarten
  • Eden Academychildcarekindergarten
  • Kingsville KindergartenchildcareRoberts Streetkindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Barkly Dentistshealthdentist
  • Jeremy Cohen CounsellinghealthBarkly Streetpsychotherapist
  • Lifeline Medicals Centrehealthdoctor
  • Lifeline Wisdom Dentalhealthdentist
  • Anders Parkgovernmentpark
  • Bassett Reservegovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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