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Footscray vs Kingsville

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Footscray scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

FootscrayKingsville
Active782
Safety568
Wealth2667
Value5798
Parks7546
Cafés947
Transit8494
Green space3634
Active & healthy5729
Schools nearby (OSM)7417
Median rent$355/wk $355/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$950,000$1,098,800
House sales this quarter5312
Population17,1313,920
Full profile Footscray in full Kingsville in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Footscray safer than Kingsville?

Kingsville scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Footscray or Kingsville?

Footscray has the lower median house price of the two ($950,000 vs $1,098,800).

Should I live in Footscray or Kingsville?

Footscray scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Footscray or Kingsville.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →