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West Footscray vs Yarraville

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.9 km apart, on the same open data. West Footscray scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

West FootscrayYarraville
Active2270
Safety4649
Wealth4488
Value9283
Parks3456
Cafés3869
Transit6754
Green space5648
Active & healthy4560
Schools nearby (OSM)2970
Median rent$351/wk $462/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,016,000$1,208,000
House sales this quarter4373
Population11,72915,636
Full profile West Footscray in full Yarraville 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 West Footscray safer than Yarraville?

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

Which is cheaper, West Footscray or Yarraville?

West Footscray has the lower median house price of the two ($1,016,000 vs $1,208,000).

Should I live in West Footscray or Yarraville?

West Footscray scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for West Footscray or Yarraville.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →