AIRPORT WEST墨尔本机场西区

House Median
Local$915,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
No data
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate10,217
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local3.4%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local0
Nearby2
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

AIRPORT WEST Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

AIRPORT WEST median house price is $915K, with +63% growth over 10 years, 16% below Melbourne median.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$915,000
House Growth
+63%2014-2024
Unit Price
N/A
Unit Growth
+48%2014-2024
3BR House
$663/wk
2BR House
$600/wk
3BR Unit
$670/wk
2BR Unit
$520/wk

AIRPORT WEST Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 10,217 per 100k residents, 50% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 10,217 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
835
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

AIRPORT WEST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 8,173, 3.4% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

8,173
Total Population
2,224
/km² Density
3.4%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
Aust
2,036 people
24.9%
2
English
1,946 people
23.8%
3
Italian
1,940 people
23.7%
4
Irish
852 people
10.4%
5
Scottish
589 people
7.2%

Transport

17.8 km
To CBD
23 min
Drive to CBD
70 min
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive only

AIRPORT WEST Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

2 quality schools nearby, top score 89.3.

AIRPORT WEST Nearby Suburbs

Property data: © State Government of Victoria | 6 neighbours

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AIRPORT WEST Overview

AIRPORT WEST is situated in Inner Melbourne and home to 8,173 residents, with a population density of 2,224 people per square kilometre according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The median house price stands at $0.9M based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures, representing substantial growth of 63% over the past 10 years.

Education: Families have access to quality private education through nearby Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School, which achieved a #44 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 shows a crime rate of 10,217 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.50 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating a slightly elevated crime rate compared to state levels.

Demographics: The area has a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 3.40% of the population, approximately 277 people.

Transport: Airport West is positioned approximately 17.8km from the CBD, offering a 23-minute car journey to the city centre, though the suburb lacks direct train station access.

AIRPORT WEST FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, AIRPORT WEST has a median house price of $0.9M, up 63% over 10 years. Unit data is limited due to low transaction volume. Solid price growth shows good investment potential.