Footscray, VIC 3499
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $355/wk Median
- 55.9% Renters
Footscray Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 17.1k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $355
- To the CBD
- 6.1km
- Walkability
- 8.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 9
ABS 2021 Census
Footscray Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Footscray is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 17,131 residents, a clear majority 55.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $355 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Footscray
Footscray Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Footscray Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Footscray
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Footscray
Real questions renters ask before moving to Footscray.
Is Footscray family-friendly for renters?
Footscray has around 9 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $355/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
Is Footscray a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Footscray has a 55.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a clear majority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Footscray?
Footscray has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 17,131, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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