West Melbourne at a glance
Median house
$1,430,000
Median unit
$515,000
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
8,025
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about West Melbourne.
The postcode for West Melbourne is 3003 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in West Melbourne is $1,430,000.
West Melbourne (3003) sits in the Melbourne region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,430,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
West Melbourne has roughly 8,025 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Melbourne scores 4/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Melbourne's population at 8,025, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (32% own, 65% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
8,025
Median age
31
Family households
48%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,430,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $515,000, roughly 64% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $286,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,430,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $515,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$853/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$660/wk
Owner occupied
32%
Renter occupied
65%
At a deeper level
$1,430,000
$515,000
8,025
Median age: 31
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.10% (median rent $853/wk against a $1,430,000 price tag). Units yield 6.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 65% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.10%
Based on $1,430,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.66%
Based on $515,000 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 202632%
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.
1,246
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Melbourne.
Local schools for West Melbourne
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Docklands Primary School
Kensington Primary School
Footscray City Primary 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 West Melbourne.
- What is the median house price in West Melbourne?
- The median house price in West Melbourne, VIC 3003 is $1,430,000. The median unit price is $515,000.
- What is the West Melbourne postcode?
- West Melbourne is in the 3003 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melbourne region.
- Where is West Melbourne?
- West Melbourne is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3003. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melbourne region.
- What is the average rent in West Melbourne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $853, for units it's $660.
- What schools are in West Melbourne?
- There are 20 schools serving West Melbourne on this page, including Docklands Primary School, Holy Rosary School, St Monica's School.
- How walkable is West Melbourne?
- West Melbourne has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Melbourne?
- West Melbourne is close to Docklands, Kensington, North Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Hotham Hill.
- What is the population of West Melbourne?
- The population of West Melbourne is approximately 8,025 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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