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Kingsville vs West Footscray

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

KingsvilleWest Footscray
Active222
Safety6846
Wealth6744
Value9892
Parks4634
Cafés738
Transit9467
Green space3456
Active & healthy2945
Schools nearby (OSM)1729
Median rent$355/wk $351/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,098,800$1,016,000
House sales this quarter1243
Population3,92011,729
Full profile Kingsville in full West Footscray 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 Kingsville safer than West Footscray?

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

Which is cheaper, Kingsville or West Footscray?

West Footscray has the lower median house price of the two ($1,016,000 vs $1,098,800).

Should I live in Kingsville or West Footscray?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Kingsville or West Footscray.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →