Median house price
$1.02M
+12% change
VIC · Maribyrnong Council
West Footscray, 3012
Est. population · Jun 2025
12,505
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.2%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,989/wk
Employment rate
65.8%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,016,000
Languages at home
34%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Italian, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Cycling
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
West Footscray is a well-connected established suburb in Maribyrnong Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety and growth momentum look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
West Footscray snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Population (ERP)
12,505
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#58
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
62nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
67th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
83rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 65.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 521st in Australia
- State rank
- 196th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #58 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #145 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $550
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,016,000
- Median price change
- +12.3%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
12,505(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +5.2% over 5 years · 67th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +5.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +119
- Change in 5 years
- +612
- Growth rank in VIC
- 67th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~13,400), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 2,708 / 878 / 985 (+ 19 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 866
- Against the person
- 73
- Against property
- 678
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 161 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -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
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 10
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,092.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 83th
School list
- Footscray West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 672 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1105 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 181 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- OakTree CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 966 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 93% · 19 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Kingsville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1118 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 426 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1136 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 227 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Christ the King Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 211 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Dinjerra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1010 · 51th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 217 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Footscray North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1080 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 65% · 630 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Western English Language SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 903 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 100% · 502 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Footscray Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1115 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 336 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Church Street Children's CentreChurch Streetkindergarten
- Eden Academykindergarten
- Kingsville KindergartenRoberts Streetkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
65 public transport stops in this suburb
- Decision point 1
- Tottenham Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Tottenham Railway Station
- Tottenham Station
- Tottenham Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
339 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 restaurants · 3 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries · 4 places of worship · 8 playgrounds · 1 dog parks
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 65 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 24 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 77/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.26
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.94
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.02
Food & drink(11)
- Cupcakes by PaoloBakery
28C Ashley Street
- Inner West Swedish BakeryBakery
549A Barkly Street
- Brother NancyCafe
- DumboCafe
11 Argyle Street, West Footscray
- Mr BaxterCafe
- Aangan FootscrayRestaurant
559 Barkly Street
- Bawarchi melbourneRestaurant
Barkly Street
- Dosa HutRestaurant
604 Barkly Street
- Harley and RoseRestaurant
572 Barkly Street
- JatharaRestaurant
604 Barkly Street
- Krishna Pait PoojaRestaurant
Unit 3 578 Barkly Street
Shopping(6)
- Mohammad halal meat and vegetablesButcher
565 Barkly Street
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Convenience store
- Roberts St Milk BarConvenience store
63 Roberts Street
- Bharat TradersSupermarket
580 Barkly Street
- Supermarket
Community(7)
- Church Street Children's CentreKindergarten
47 Church Street, West Footscray
- Eden AcademyKindergarten
- Kindergarten
- Kingsville KindergartenKindergarten
35A Roberts Street
- West Footscray LibraryLibrary
539 Barkly Street
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolSchool
380 Geelong Road
- Footscray West Primary SchoolSchool
17 Argyle Street
Health & services(5)
- Barkly DentistsDentist
- Lifeline Wisdom DentalDentist
- Lifeline Medicals CentreMedical clinic
- VetCallVeterinary
Unit 1 569 Barkly Street
- West Footscray Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
689 Barkly Street
Sport & outdoors(36)
- Martin Reserve (Dog Offleash Area)Dog park
- Snap Fitness West FootscrayGym
Unit 1 1-19 Graingers Road
- Anders ParkPark
Exhibition Street, West Footscray
- Bassett ReservePark
- Gaudion ReservePark
- Hansen ReservePark
- John McDonald ReservePark
- Johnson ReservePark
- Lions ParkPark
- McDonald A ReservePark
- Park
- Park
22 Waiora Parade
- Shorten ReservePark
- Stony Creek Linear ReservePark
- Maribyrnong City CouncilPlayground
- Playground (7)
- Battle KartSports centre
50 McArthur Street
- Yarraville Swim CentreSports centre
35 Roberts Street, West Footscray
- Andy Barlow OvalSports field
- Johnson Reserve Public Tennis Courts (2)Sports field
- Johnson Reserve Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Walker OvalSports field
- Swimming pool (7)
Transport(44)
41 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(59)
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Antiques Brica BracAntiques
- Apartment
- Uncle Tobys MuralArtwork
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (62)
- Bicycle Parking (12)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- BinksfordCar
- Geelong Road MotorsCar
452-454 Geelong Road
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
1-19 Graingers Road
- West Footscray AutomotiveCar repair
7 Molesworth Court, West Footscray
- National Cleaning SuppliesCleaning Supplies
72 Ashley Street
- Apex Australian CanvasClothes
- Op ShopClothes
590 Barkly Street, West Footscray
- Construction
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Drinking water (6)
- Mr MobilityElectronics
- Horizon FirnitureFurniture
- Garden (14)
- Footscray Maker LabHackerspace
41 Robbs Road, West Footscray
- Kingdom BarbersHairdresser
- Information (2)
- CNC KITCHENSKitchen
- Sunshine Rd Coin LaundryLaundry
- Massage CentreMassage
- Violet MassageMassage
- Paint Spot FootscrayPaint
- Parking (39)
- Parking Entrance (3)
- Parking Space (6)
- Fastway Aquarium & HydroponicsPet
444-448 Geelong Road
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- Picnic Table (7)
- Corpus ChristiPlace of worship
- Melbourne Chinese BiblePlace of worship
543-545 Barkly Street
- Tottenham Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
74 Stanhope Street
- West Footscray Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
141 Essex Street
- Post Box (4)
- Australia PostPost office
- Tottenham Cental LPOPost office
- Jeremy Cohen CounsellingPsychotherapist
638 Barkly Street, West Footscray
- Little Free LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Public Bookcase (3)
- Public toilets
- SCRgroupRecycling
- Shelter (8)
- Footscray HouseSocial Facility
- Lions Elderly Citizens VillageSocial Facility
70-78 Summerhill Road, West Footscray
- Clothing And IroningTailor
- Sakura TattooTattoo
- Taxi
- Telephone (2)
- TelstraTelephone
- Hannah TravelTravel Agency
581 Barkly Street
- Vacant
608 Barkly Street, West Footscray
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket (16)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Corpus Christi
- Melbourne Chinese Bible
543-545 Barkly Street
- Tottenham Baptist Church
74 Stanhope Street
- West Footscray Presbyterian Church
141 Essex Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Western Private Hospital (1.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Barkly DentistsDentist
- Jeremy Cohen CounsellingBarkly StreetPsychotherapist
- Lifeline Medicals CentreDoctor
- Lifeline Wisdom DentalDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 391
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
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 subdivision89 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 Overlay60 CLIVE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision33 CLIVE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 4 lot subdivision 4 lot subdivision84 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 215 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 metres5 Busch StreetNOD issued by a delegate
- To extend a dwelling in a Special Building Overlay18 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 requirement34 ASHLEY STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Lapsed
- Construction of two double-storey dwellings on a lot40 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 metres8 Centennial StreetNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 23 proposals
December 2020
- 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision17 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 requirements1/2D 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 lot148 CROSS STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot4 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 view25/46 Graingers RoadLapsed
- Construction of 11 dwellings over two lots1/62 Roberts StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of four dwellings over two allotments115 STANHOPE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012NOD issued by a delegate
- Construct multiple dwellings on a lot97 STANHOPE STREET WEST FOOTSCRAY 3012Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- 2 lot subdivision 2 lot subdivision29 Braid StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To extend a dwelling on a lot of less than 300 square metres5 Busch StreetNOD issued by a delegate
- To carry out works in an Industrial 1 Zone385-389 Somerville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot31 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 452 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 centre1/569 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 signage476 Geelong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition, construction of a Telecommunications facility within a Heritage Overlay260-262 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 Overlay538-540 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 development690 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 signs11 Geelong StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
13 active roadworks / incidents
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 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.ASHLEY STREET, MARSDEN PARADE10 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 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.SUNSHINE ROAD, DEMPSTER STREET10 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 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.ASHLEY STREET, MARSDEN PARADE10 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 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.SUNSHINE ROAD, DEMPSTER STREET10 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SUNSHINE ROAD, DEMPSTER STREET10 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
- LXRP (Level Crossing Removal Project) activities occurring between 11/08/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.ASHLEY STREET, MARSDEN PARADE10 Aug 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
- Melbourne Airport Rail - West Footscray - Rupert Street RoadworksRupert Street - West Footscray01 Jul 2026 – 31 Dec 2027
- Melbourne Airport Rail - West Footscray/Braybrook - Ashley Street RoadworksAshley Street - West Footscray/Braybrook27 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 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 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
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Fraser
- Member of Parliament
- Daniel MULINO (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 124,191
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 28.0%Labor 72.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 18.4%Labor 81.6%
9.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- West Footscray CentralLabor 84.5% · Coalition 15.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- KingsvilleLabor 82.8% · Coalition 17.2% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- BraybrookLabor 76.2% · Coalition 23.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- West FootscrayLabor 80.0% · Coalition 20.0% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- SeddonLabor 84.5% · Coalition 15.5% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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