Seddon West at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
22.3k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Seddon West.
The postcode for Seddon West is 3011 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Seddon West (3011) sits in the Maribyrnong region of Victoria.
Seddon West has roughly 22,278 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Seddon West scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Seddon West's population at 22,278, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
22,278
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$369/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$314/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22,278
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Seddon West.
Local schools for Seddon West
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Government School Catchment
Footscray City Primary School
Footscray Primary School
Yarraville West Primary School
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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 Seddon West.
- What is the Seddon West postcode?
- Seddon West is in the 3011 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Maribyrnong region.
- Where is Seddon West?
- Seddon West is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3011. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Maribyrnong region.
- What is the average rent in Seddon West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $369, for units it's $314.
- What schools are in Seddon West?
- There are 20 schools serving Seddon West on this page, including Footscray City Primary School, Footscray Primary School, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Seddon West?
- Seddon West has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Seddon West?
- Seddon West is close to Seddon, Footscray, Yarraville West, Kingsville, Kingsville West.
- What is the population of Seddon West?
- The population of Seddon West is approximately 22,278 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
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