West Footscray - Tottenham, VIC 3612
Inner-Melbourne convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $351/wk Median
- 40.4% Renters
West Footscray - Tottenham Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.7k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $351
- To the CBD
- 8.3km
- Walkability
- 9.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
West Footscray - Tottenham Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in West Footscray - Tottenham for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 40.4% of the suburb's 11,735 residents rent.
Around West Footscray - Tottenham
West Footscray - Tottenham Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
West Footscray - Tottenham Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in West Footscray - Tottenham
Real questions renters ask before moving to West Footscray - Tottenham.
Is West Footscray - Tottenham a good suburb for renters?
Yes. West Footscray - Tottenham has a 40.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is West Footscray - Tottenham walkable?
West Footscray - Tottenham carries a walkability score of 9.3/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in West Footscray - Tottenham?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in West Footscray - Tottenham is $351. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $351 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is West Footscray - Tottenham from the Melbourne CBD?
West Footscray - Tottenham is approximately 9km from the Melbourne CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 19-34 minutes.
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