City of Brimbank
Airport West
Airport West at a glance
Median house
$915,000
Median unit
$334,800
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
8,173
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Airport West.
Airport West (3042) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $915,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Airport West has roughly 8,173 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Airport West scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Airport West's population at 8,173, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,173
Median age
39
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $915,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $334,800, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $183,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$915,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $334,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$401/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$915,000
$334,800
8,173
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.33% (median rent $410/wk against a $915,000 price tag). Units yield 6.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.33%
Based on $915,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.23%
Based on $334,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
803
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Airport West.
Local schools for Airport West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Niddrie Primary School
Keilor Heights Primary School
Niddrie Autistic School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Airport West.
- What is the median house price in Airport West?
- The median house price in Airport West, VIC 3042 is $915,000. The median unit price is $334,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Airport West postcode?
- Airport West is in the 3042 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Airport West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $401.
- What schools are in Airport West?
- There are 20 schools serving Airport West on this page, including St Christopher's School, Niddrie Primary School, Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School.
- How walkable is Airport West?
- Airport West has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Airport West?
- Airport West is close to Cross Keys, Essendon Fields, Niddrie North, Niddrie, Strathmore Heights.
- What is the population of Airport West?
- Airport West has approximately 8,173 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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