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Footscray vs Seddon

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. Footscray scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

FootscraySeddon
Active7850
Safety539
Wealth2688
Value5782
Parks7548
Cafés9488
Transit8495
Green space362
Active & healthy5732
Schools nearby (OSM)7463
Median rent$355/wk $460/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$950,000$1,020,000
House sales this quarter5331
Population17,1315,143
Full profile Footscray in full Seddon 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 Seddon?

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

Which is cheaper, Footscray or Seddon?

Footscray has the lower median house price of the two ($950,000 vs $1,020,000).

Should I live in Footscray or Seddon?

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 Seddon.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →