Yarraville West at a glance
Walk score
94
Walker's paradise
Population
15.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Yarraville West.
The postcode for Yarraville West is 3013 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Yarraville West (3013) sits in the Maribyrnong region of Victoria.
Yarraville West has roughly 15,636 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yarraville West scores 94/100 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yarraville West's population at 15,636, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
15,636
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$462/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$393/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15,636
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
94
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yarraville West.
Local schools for Yarraville West
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Government School Catchment
Yarraville West Primary School
Yarraville Special Developmental School
Kingsville 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 Yarraville West.
- What is the Yarraville West postcode?
- Yarraville West is in the 3013 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Maribyrnong region.
- Where is Yarraville West?
- Yarraville West is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3013. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Maribyrnong region.
- What is the average rent in Yarraville West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $462, for units it's $393.
- What schools are in Yarraville West?
- There are 20 schools serving Yarraville West on this page, including Yarraville West Primary School, Yarraville Special Developmental School, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Yarraville West?
- Yarraville West has a Walk Score of 94 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Yarraville West?
- Yarraville West is close to Yarraville, Kingsville, Kingsville West, Seddon, Seddon West.
- What is the population of Yarraville West?
- The population of Yarraville West is approximately 15,636 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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