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House Median
Local$880,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$455,000
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate21,032
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local9.3%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby3
Train Lines
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

FOOTSCRAY Property & Rent

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

FOOTSCRAY median house price is $880K, with +49% growth over 10 years, 19% below Melbourne median, unit median $455K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$880,000
House Growth
+49%2014-2024
Unit Price
$455,000
Unit Growth
+27%2014-2024
3BR House
$650/wk
2BR House
$560/wk
3BR Unit
$650/wk
2BR Unit
$520/wk

FOOTSCRAY Safety Index

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

Crime rate of 21,032 per 100k residents, 209% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 21,032 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
3,603
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

FOOTSCRAY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 17,131, 9.3% Chinese residents, above VIC average.

Population Overview

17,131
Total Population
3,392
/km² Density
9.3%
Chinese %
Above Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
3,852 people
22.5%
2
Aust
3,169 people
18.5%
3
Irish
1,725 people
10.1%
4
Vietnamese
1,718 people
10.0%
5
Chinese
1,586 people
9.3%

Transport

7.7 km
To CBD
18 min
Drive to CBD
28 min
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local station
Train Lines:
Sunbury lineWerribee lineWilliamstown line

FOOTSCRAY Nearby Schools

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

1 VCE school in FOOTSCRAY, 3 quality schools nearby, top score 74.0.

FOOTSCRAY Overview

FOOTSCRAY is located in Inner Melbourne. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 17,131 with a density of 3392 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows median house prices have reached $0.9M, representing a substantial 49% increase over 10 years, while median unit prices sit at $0.5M with a more moderate 27% growth over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the local public school Footscray High School, which holds a strong #59 ranking among public schools. For private education options, nearby Simonds Catholic College is ranked #174 among private schools.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 21032 per 100,000 residents, which is 3.09 times higher than the Victorian average of 6810, placing Footscray in the high crime category.

Demographics: The suburb has a notable Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 9.30% of the population (approximately 1,593 people), which sits close to the Victorian average.

Transport: Footscray offers excellent connectivity, positioned approximately 7.7km from the CBD with an 18-minute drive time. The suburb benefits from a train station serving the Sunbury Line, Werribee Line, and Williamstown Line.

FOOTSCRAY FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, FOOTSCRAY has a median house price of $0.9M, up 49% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.5M, up 27% over 10 years. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.