West Footscray
VIC 3012 • Greater Melbourne
About West Footscray
West Footscray is an inner-western suburb 8 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD, experiencing rapid gentrification in the Maribyrnong municipality. West Footscray station provides city access, while the suburb's industrial heritage is transforming into trendy warehouses and cafes. The working-class roots remain visible in modest workers' cottages.
This is Melbourne's gentrification frontier—young professionals and artists have discovered affordable character homes, bringing cafes, bars, and creative energy. The Vietnamese community along Barkly Street provides excellent food. West Footscray attracts creative professionals, young families, and anyone seeking inner-city character at outer-suburb prices.
West Footscray falls under postcode 3012 and is governed by Maribyrnong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Footscray (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ALDIAshley Street 67, West Footscray VIC 3012
Schools
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4-14 Nolan Avenue
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Nolan Avenue
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380 Geelong Road
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River Street
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15 Rosamond Road
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Argyle Street
Housing 2021 Census
102 state housing + 43 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 710
- 2. India 434
- 3. England 261
- 4. New Zealand 223
- 5. Philippines 195
- 6. Italy 152
- 7. China 134
- 8. Malaysia 104
- 9. Nepal 101
- 10. Bangladesh 93
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)