Footscray
- There are around 17,091 residents living in Footscray
- Most residents are other, with 27% aged 19-30 years old
- Majority of homes are apartments lived in by renters

Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic
$965,138
House median sale price
1% Growth
L
ast 12 months
$485,153
Unit median sale price
1% Decline
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
37 Days
House median days on market
41 Days
Unit median days on market
534 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
164 Properties
Available in the last month
Suburb snapshot
Last month Footscray had 164 properties on sale, with 534 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $965,138, which has increased by 1%. The median sale price for units has been around $485,153 and has decreased by 1%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Footscray is around $620 and has increased by 4% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $525 and has increased by 2%.
There are around 17,091 residents living in Footscray. They are predominantly made up of other, living in apartments with the majority being renters. The most common occupations for locals are clerical and administrative workers, community and personal service workers, and labourers. Footscray also has a number of primary and secondary schools nearby, including Footscray City Primary School (primary) and Footscray High School (secondary).
What's on the market
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Footscray residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
19-30
Is the most common age range
Renters
Most common occupant type
Other
Most common household profile
Professionals
Most common occupation
Apartments
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are renters.
7,908
Total properties
Renters
(51%)
Mortgaged Owners
(25%)
Outright Owners
(13%)
Other
(8%)
Community Housing
(1%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are apartments.
10,818
Total properties
Apartments
(62%)
Detached Houses
(25%)
Townhouses
(12%)
Other
(1%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is 19-30.
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Under 18
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is other.
Couples
Families
Lone Parents
Other
Singles
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $35k - $78k per year.
12,955
individuals
$35k - $78k
(37%)
$0k - $34k
(33%)
$79k - $103k
(15%)
$104k - $182k
(13%)
$182k+
(3%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Footscray.
1
2
3
4
5
Nearby education
Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.
Footscray City Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
Footscray Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
St John's School
K - Yr 6
Catholic
St Monica's School
K - Yr 6
Catholic
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Maribyrnong
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