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West Footscray VIC 3012

The size of West Footscray is approximately 3.8 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.5% of total area. The population of West Footscray in 2011 was 10,223 people. By 2016 the population was 11,456 showing a population growth of 12.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Footscray is 30-39 years. Households in West Footscray are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Footscray work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 57.9% of the homes in West Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 53.6% in 2016.

West Footscray has 6,649 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Footscray have seen a 15.67% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 17.71% increase. As at 30 September 2024:

• The median value for Houses in West Footscray is $969,024 while the median value for Units is $542,083.
• Houses have a median rent of $600 while Units have a median rent of $430.