Tottenham vs West Footscray
West Footscray scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Footscray (1062) sits above Tottenham (1054).
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Tottenham and West Footscray side by side
| Measure | Tottenham | West Footscray |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $945,000 |
| Median unit | – | $461,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $475/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 60 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 11,729 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 531 mm | 531 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- West Footscray edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1054).
Tottenham vs West Footscray: common questions
Does Tottenham or West Footscray have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Footscray scores 1062 vs 1054 in Tottenham. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Tottenham or West Footscray?
West Footscray scores 60/100 on walkability vs 32/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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